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W1R1 Done....slowly!

Just did W1R1 with Sarah M's help. My runs were like most people's walks, but at least I was moving! Feeling so unfit but high blood pressure, and being very...

Just did W1R1 with Sarah M's help. My runs were like most people's walks, but a...

Fitformyfamily

•7 years ago

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Graduation day!!

Today is a proud day. I almost cried when I finished my last run of c25k this morning. I really feel I have achieved something worthwhile. Like many of you I...

Today is a proud day. I almost cried when I finished my last run of c25k this mo...

Cazzer60

Graduate•7 years ago

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So proud! W3r1

Oh my word. I struggled to run for 1 min two weeks ago but this mor ING I actually ran for 3 mins twice. So pleased with myself. Only problem I felt a small...

Oh my word. I struggled to run for 1 min two weeks ago but this mor ING I actual...

Pineconecollie

•7 years ago

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Interruption to training regime

Oh blow! Life is messing up the training again. Lots of visits to parent in hospital means less time and energy with all the travelling and stress....

Oh blow! Life is messing up the training again. Lots of visits to parent in ho...

christian1

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R1

Not posted my progress on here so far, but week 5 feels like a big step up. Run 1 completed this morning. Not too bad, but then only 5 minute runs so nothing...

Not posted my progress on here so far, but week 5 feels like a big step up. Run ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Too fat, too unfit, too old!

I know that's what many people who know me are thinking - but I'm proving them wrong. I'm about to start week six - for the second time. I was doing so well...

I know that's what many people who know me are thinking - but I'm proving them w...

RebeccaSK

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

New Runner

Week 1 Run 1 completed! Haven't run since school so new to this. Slightly hot atm but feels good lol. Any tips for good running trainers?

Week 1 Run 1 completed! Haven't run since school so new to this. Slightly hot at...

Flubby

•7 years ago

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First run

Just completed my first run , feel great 💪🏻 #nopaimnogain

Nikitaf97

•7 years ago

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Rejoice with me!!

I've just run a pb at my local Parkrun. Great!!! Now try to get under 40 minutes. I wish I could speed up....but I'm trying to lift my slow 5k to be a slow...

I've just run a pb at my local Parkrun. Great!!! Now try to get under 40 minute...

Greylady1

Graduate•7 years ago

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W1R1 done

Done my first run.... Sarah Mulligans voice kept me going. Definitely glad I signed up! I'm going to do this! Last run was hard as it was uphill!

Done my first run.... Sarah Mulligans voice kept me going. Definitely glad I sig...

TinaScho

•7 years ago

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W1R3

Complete! Managed to run outside as the weather wasn't too sunny (UV allergy). I'm not sure which is harder yet!

Complete! Managed to run outside as the weather wasn't too sunny (UV allergy). I...

LaurenS91

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8R1 Bitter/sweet!

I've got to have my ICD (defibrillator) changed so want to get C25K done before that interrupts my progress (Bitter!). The cardioligist says I'm OK to run in...

I've got to have my ICD (defibrillator) changed so want to get C25K done before ...

davidhwynn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Anticipation... W3R1

Looking forward to starting Week 3 this afternoon! Does anyone have any good recommendations for what I can do on my rest days? I'd like to do something for...

Looking forward to starting Week 3 this afternoon! Does anyone have any good r...

JimboDjembe

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Week 2 and fitness tracker applications

Started week two today, it may only be running for 90 seconds but my goodness those extra 30 seconds make a huge difference, I am also thinking about joining...

Started week two today, it may only be running for 90 seconds but my goodness th...

Matlins

Graduate•7 years ago

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Gah! A hill!

Decided for a different route to normal for my last w2 run. I knew there was a hill involved, but thought it would be part of the warm up walk rather than any...

Decided for a different route to normal for my last w2 run. I knew there was a h...

Pizzola

•7 years ago

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W2 done

Finished week 2 with a smile (and a very sweaty bright red face). Stumbled across a gentleman setting up for my local park run so I took the chance to say...

Finished week 2 with a smile (and a very sweaty bright red face). Stumbled acros...

Lizzienzeb

Graduate•7 years ago

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W1R2

Phew! Red and tired... but it felt like it went by much faster than R1! Need to map my route better- I did my last 2 runs uphill in the bright sunshine which...

Phew! Red and tired... but it felt like it went by much faster than R1! Need to ...

Nattynoo1985

•7 years ago

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Completed Week 3

I thought I'd ring the changes and run at my Mum's this morning. It was nice to have a change of scenery, and it's really flat where she lives. I'm feeling...

I thought I'd ring the changes and run at my Mum's this morning. It was nice to ...

RuthMargaret

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Wk1 r2

Well just done run 2, manage to do 7 out the 8 runs and walked one. Hopefully motivated todo the 8 runs on Monday! Think i may repeat week one to get more...

Well just done run 2, manage to do 7 out the 8 runs and walked one. Hopefully mo...

Paullyon

•7 years ago

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Running whilst on night shifts

Just thought I'd write a little message as think there's been a post about this from someone who's a student nurse. I'm a nurse in the middle of four...

Just thought I'd write a little message as think there's been a post about this ...

Emmyg

Graduate•7 years ago

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I'm back😊 But hard to keep going!!!

Good morning everyone it's been a long time...... it's amazing how easy it is to lose the motivation to run & how hard it is to get back into it!! Have tried...

Good morning everyone it's been a long time...... it's amazing how easy it is to...

Pc59

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2R1 done

Was down one running partner this morning as my 10 year old is down with a horrid throat bug. After pondering I figured that forcing him off his sickbed to...

Was down one running partner this morning as my 10 year old is down with a horri...

Cantersmum

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5/R3 😢

Was doing great, feeling tired but fairly comfortable got to 15 mins and pulled a calf muscle. Meant I had to hobble the rest of the way. Really disappointed I...

Was doing great, feeling tired but fairly comfortable got to 15 mins and pulled ...

KimLoulou

Graduate•7 years ago

2 Replies

Week 5 Completed 🏃‍♀️😊

Woke up early feeling a bit stressed about work stuff that needs to be done today. It's such a beautiful morning here in the Midlands, so I got up and got out...

Woke up early feeling a bit stressed about work stuff that needs to be done toda...

Cc26

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Inside I'm dancing

Hi all, i've just completed my 2nd run and it was really hard, felt like calling a taxi to return me home after, but I am so so pleased I didn't. I'm so...

Hi all, i've just completed my 2nd run and it was really hard, felt like calling...

FNCANDOIT

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5 really I don't think I can do it HELP!

Help run 1 of week 5 complete just looked at the next runs OMG 20 mins on run 3 this week then going less for week 6. Not convinced I can do it.

Help run 1 of week 5 complete just looked at the next runs OMG 20 mins on run 3 ...

Loz1373

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

Week 5, Run 3...smashed it!

I actually ran this yesterday. The night before I was waking up and thinking about running for 20 minutes. Each time I woke up I told myself "Failure is not...

I actually ran this yesterday. The night before I was waking up and thinking ab...

Foxsmumruns

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

Wk4 R1.. Did it 🐢

Well I amazed myself. I completed run 1 of Wk4. I was slow during the 5 minute runs but I don't care given only a few ago 60 seconds was a massive challenge....

Well I amazed myself. I completed run 1 of Wk4. I was slow during the 5 minute r...

Fluffytum

•7 years ago

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Given up a run

Feel really disappointed had to stop in middle of my w8 r3. Been struggling with knee pain for last week. Had two recovery days hoping it would hold up and no...

Feel really disappointed had to stop in middle of my w8 r3. Been struggling with...

Charlottetrip

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1: Day 2 ~ Swollen flippers

I already knew it going in, but this second run was so much harder. All sorts of things conspired to stop me. A few days after the first run, my phone died as...

I already knew it going in, but this second run was so much harder. All sorts of...

seacaow

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2017

W1R1 Done....slowly!

Graduation day!!

So proud! W3r1

Interruption to training regime

W5R1

Too fat, too unfit, too old!

New Runner

First run

Rejoice with me!!

W1R1 done

W1R3

W8R1 Bitter/sweet!

Anticipation... W3R1

Week 2 and fitness tracker applications

Gah! A hill!

W2 done

W1R2

Completed Week 3

Wk1 r2

Running whilst on night shifts

I'm back😊 But hard to keep going!!!

W2R1 done

W5/R3 😢

Week 5 Completed 🏃‍♀️😊

Inside I'm dancing

Week 5 really I don't think I can do it HELP!

Week 5, Run 3...smashed it!

Wk4 R1.. Did it 🐢

Given up a run

Week 1: Day 2 ~ Swollen flippers

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