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W9R2 dramatics

So... week 9R1 was Wednesday then we had a school trip to hadrian's wall on Thursday... 4miles os steep hills left me aching... I have since took a couple of...

So... week 9R1 was Wednesday then we had a school trip to hadrian's wall on Thur...

Jbk1981

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6r3 on hols!

Finished w6 on Friday despite being on holiday in Greece. Struggling with the heat and making time for the run but I'm now feeling quite "invested". I'm...

Finished w6 on Friday despite being on holiday in Greece. Struggling with the he...

Gunther73

•7 years ago

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Week 1: Day 3 ~ New habits

Got back from the last of the Week 1 run's a few hours ago and I feel great. The setup for today was better than for Day 2, so I might try doing the same thing...

Got back from the last of the Week 1 run's a few hours ago and I feel great. The...

seacaow

•7 years ago

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Eight down two to go

Awake at 4:30 so decided to do a see how far run sun was quite low in the sky so could not see where I was going half the time so five minute warm up and we...

Awake at 4:30 so decided to do a see how far run sun was quite low in the sky so...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•7 years ago

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Actually did a 20min run!!!

I don't know who is more surprised, myself or my family that I actually ran non-stop for 20mins. Only 1min in I thought I wud have to stop as my left calf was...

I don't know who is more surprised, myself or my family that I actually ran non-...

Row99

•7 years ago

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1st run

Did my first run today, with my son lapping me like a demon!! Onwards and upwards, determined to lose weight before holiday in September!

Did my first run today, with my son lapping me like a demon!! Onwards and upward...

Tilly2017

•7 years ago

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Too serious sometimes!

Thanks for all the help and support, everyone - I REALLY APPRECIATE IT!

davidhwynn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 8 and 2nd Parkrun.

Well I've done my 2nd Parkrun today and did it in 31.32. I'm quite chuffed with the time I did as I was over 2 mins quicker than 2 weeks ago but that's partly...

Well I've done my 2nd Parkrun today and did it in 31.32. I'm quite chuffed with ...

Clairejo40plus

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 complete!

So I ran W4R1 Monday and found the step up a challenge but ok, W4R2 Thursday and struggled with the uphill gradient but got through it. W4R3 today and blimey,...

So I ran W4R1 Monday and found the step up a challenge but ok, W4R2 Thursday and...

EleanorL

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running buddy trip!

So just finished my w5r3 and thinking I should do it again. My little 9 yr old daughter joined in (faster than me on the runs/slower on the walks), as she does...

So just finished my w5r3 and thinking I should do it again. My little 9 yr old d...

Janeeshaw

Graduate•7 years ago

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First 5K!!!

So after a long journey ive come to W9R3 this week and today was my first graduate run - finally ran 5K BUT it took me about 45 minutes :( my pace is really...

So after a long journey ive come to W9R3 this week and today was my first gradua...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Wk3 Run1 Pleasantly surprised

Following knee and then ankle injury, I've just completed wk3 run1 without injury! I actually quite enjoyed it! I'm running every 2 nights to give my joints...

Following knee and then ankle injury, I've just completed wk3 run1 without injur...

Sallythomas21

•7 years ago

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Week 7 in the bag!

Just completed week 7, I still can't believe I've ran 25 mins non stop 3 times this week! I'm also 3 stone over weight (was 5 have lost 2 stone since Jan). If...

Just completed week 7, I still can't believe I've ran 25 mins non stop 3 times t...

troubleatmill

•7 years ago

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Had a week off.

I have taken a week off due to a weeks holiday with kids and very sore knees. Knees are ok now and the kids are back at school on Monday. I have completed week...

I have taken a week off due to a weeks holiday with kids and very sore knees. Kn...

theaceface72

•7 years ago

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Week 1 done!

Have just completed Week 1, feel great and looking forward to Week 2. All good!

Jojocoops1

•7 years ago

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Week four finished!!!

I did it! And feeling like I can really get into this running thing :) went for a run around Hatchet Pond in the new forest with my partner which was lovely as...

I did it! And feeling like I can really get into this running thing :) went for ...

Littlehannahg

•7 years ago

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Completed c25k!

Hello! I completed c25k last week and did my first 5k Parkrun today! Got 44mins. So happy!!

Hello! I completed c25k last week and did my first 5k Parkrun today! Got 44mins....

Chloe1981

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 7

Happy me! I ran for twenty five minutes straight. I'm thrilled! Woo hoo! It's been difficult but finally conquered it. I can and I did!

Happy me! I ran for twenty five minutes straight. I'm thrilled! Woo hoo! It's be...

kesmcg

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

Ok, so I have to start with a confession, I was naughty and skipped run 3 of week 3 🙊 I was supposed to go on Thursday but just felt quite "blurgh" - don't...

Ok, so I have to start with a confession, I was naughty and skipped run 3 of wee...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Is Couch to 5 k a misnomer?

I love the programme and think that it is amazing but I do wonder if the title sets up false expectations. Wk1 - run one minute 6 times. Particularly for...

I love the programme and think that it is amazing but I do wonder if the title s...

Judith99

•7 years ago

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Looking for plantar fasciitis success stories? 😬

I headed to my local park run for w8r1 this morning - I was going great guns (slow but steady) until literally the last minute when I suddenly got a sharp...

I headed to my local park run for w8r1 this morning - I was going great guns (sl...

Rach808

Graduate•7 years ago

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Just started

I've been trying to loose weight for a long time but sadly nothing has really worked so I thought why not give this a try because my brother told me that loads...

I've been trying to loose weight for a long time but sadly nothing has really wo...

Victoria2017

•7 years ago

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Ideas for where to put my phone when I'm running anyone? (polite replies only please 😀)

Just finished W1R2 very red in the face partly because I had to wrap a jacket round my waist to put my phone in. Very pleased to get the second run over, was...

Just finished W1R2 very red in the face partly because I had to wrap a jacket ro...

KysGran

•7 years ago

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Start a fresh

I'm staring again. I tried back in February and finished week 2 but during week 2 I was getting pain in my hip. After speaking with my PT and a physio I had an...

I'm staring again. I tried back in February and finished week 2 but during week ...

togetherforever

•7 years ago

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Nearly there !!

Just done wk 6 run 3 omg can't believe ran 25 mins and enjoyed it , this after a long dog walk ! When Michael Johnson called me a runner a little cheer escaped...

Just done wk 6 run 3 omg can't believe ran 25 mins and enjoyed it , this after a...

Baz62

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 done!!!

Completed week 3 although it took 1 1/2 weeks due to extra rest days after my knee had a twinge. Feel really good and looking forward to starting week 4 on...

Completed week 3 although it took 1 1/2 weeks due to extra rest days after my kn...

Jonno7452

•7 years ago

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W6R3

Ok that was hard enough I done it but walked up a hill for 30seconds which I wasn't happy about but was afraid my legs wouldn't carry me any further. But happy...

Ok that was hard enough I done it but walked up a hill for 30seconds which I was...

Aliarm

•7 years ago

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Bring on week 3!

I just finished run 3 week 2, when I started last week I could not even run for a full minute, by the end of the week I could! I thought the only time I would...

I just finished run 3 week 2, when I started last week I could not even run for ...

cathjkp

•7 years ago

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Week 1 Complete

I did it...even though I nearly died!!! (or so I thought) Onwards and upwards towards week 2.

I did it...even though I nearly died!!! (or so I thought) Onwards and upwards to...

Guineapig59

•7 years ago

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W2 R1

Hello everyone just thought I would let you know that I'm just in from doing R1, went to my local gym ,and did my programme on the treadmill 🏃 definitely...

Hello everyone just thought I would let you know that I'm just in from doing R1,...

linney1

•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2017

W9R2 dramatics

W6r3 on hols!

Week 1: Day 3 ~ New habits

Eight down two to go

Actually did a 20min run!!!

1st run

Too serious sometimes!

Week 8 and 2nd Parkrun.

Week 4 complete!

Running buddy trip!

First 5K!!!

Wk3 Run1 Pleasantly surprised

Week 7 in the bag!

Had a week off.

Week 1 done!

Week four finished!!!

Completed c25k!

Week 7

Week 4 run 1

Is Couch to 5 k a misnomer?

Looking for plantar fasciitis success stories? 😬

Just started

Ideas for where to put my phone when I'm running anyone? (polite replies only please 😀)

Start a fresh

Nearly there !!

Week 3 done!!!

W6R3

Bring on week 3!

Week 1 Complete

W2 R1

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