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2 days off and feels like I've gone backwards...

Had 2 days rest as I had a busy couple of days and it really feels like I've regressed - found it so much harder to get into my stride and my pace was...

Had 2 days rest as I had a busy couple of days and it really feels like I've re...

MrsShrek

•7 years ago

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Weekly run chat 26th of June to the 2nd of July.

Hi everybody, Please feel free to share your runs here and chat about how it's all going, Sometimes we don't feel like putting a whole post up but just want to...

Hi everybody, Please feel free to share your runs here and chat about how it's a...

ju-ju-

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1 - feeling great!

I must admit Week 6 Run 1 felt very straightforward after having toiled through Week 5 in the heat of last week. Was just the right temperature at 7:15 am. As...

I must admit Week 6 Run 1 felt very straightforward after having toiled through ...

iain-strachan

Graduate•7 years ago

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A running state of mind?

Is there a word for that feeling, when you lose yourself in the running? How would you describe it?

Is there a word for that feeling, when you lose yourself in the running? How wou...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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24in24

I had the greatest privilege yesterday to run our Parkrun course with a team from Mallusk Harriers that were completing the last leg of their 24 in 24...

I had the greatest privilege yesterday to run our Parkrun course with a team fro...

Theziggy

Graduate•7 years ago

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I want to run wk2 - Feel free to join.

Hi there, for those who know me the title is very apt for me at the moment, but I know I'm not alone with the heat and those on the IC many of us can empathise...

Hi there, for those who know me the title is very apt for me at the moment, but ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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Who just did w1r2? I did!!

This run did not happen on Friday as planned and healthy food was not consumed en mass during the weekend as planned. Buuuuuuuuuuuut it happened today and I...

This run did not happen on Friday as planned and healthy food was not consumed e...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W7R1 Killer run!

I haven't had many negative things to say about my runs so far, but this one was a bit crap for me. I've been fighting off a cold over the weekend, but I...

I haven't had many negative things to say about my runs so far, but this one was...

RuthMargaret

Graduate•7 years ago

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Graduation Day!!!!!

I've only gone and done it W9R3 😁. Feel amazing great start to the week. I never thought I could do it but I have I just say to myself keep going you'll feel...

I've only gone and done it W9R3 😁. Feel amazing great start to the week. I nev...

Katypotato

Graduate•7 years ago

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Done it!!!!!

Week 9 run 3 just finished. Sort of right it should be on my 50th birthday. New fitter me for my next decade. Thanks for the support given everyone. Must...

Week 9 run 3 just finished. Sort of right it should be on my 50th birthday. New ...

Chrisbeckett

•7 years ago

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New Shoes

Finally after two year I went and had my gait analysed and got these bobby dazzlers (Brooks Ravenna 8). I went to Advanced Performance in Peterborough and...

Finally after two year I went and had my gait analysed and got these bobby dazzl...

millwalki8

Graduate•7 years ago

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Back on it

I'm finally back on the running wagon. After my shins giving me jip, I ended up with a delightful cold, then my hay fever kicked up so I could hardly breathe...

I'm finally back on the running wagon. After my shins giving me jip, I ended up ...

Charlotte_EH

•7 years ago

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Graduate!!

Excellent start to the week, completed week 9 and finished couch to 5k :) Over the moon with myself, I hated running and now I really enjoy it. What do I do...

Excellent start to the week, completed week 9 and finished couch to 5k :) Over t...

Charlottetrip

Graduate•7 years ago

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Runtastic

Great running this weekend. Day off today to go to Zumba. Have a good week everyone!

Great running this weekend. Day off today to go to Zumba. Have a good week every...

kesmcg

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Couch 5K week 2

Just completed week 2 run 1. Knackered. Hope it gets easier

Gillx028

•7 years ago

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About to start but...

So I was all prepared to start my c25k today. Got my running gear out, downloaded the app, got my head phones and music ready then went to bed. I've now woken...

So I was all prepared to start my c25k today. Got my running gear out, downloade...

hwarren9

•7 years ago

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Wk9 run1

Another step closer to the finish line and a really enjoyable one. Was the best run I have had on this journey. Tonight I went out and ran no pain no gremlins...

Another step closer to the finish line and a really enjoyable one. Was the best ...

Stampy74

Graduate•7 years ago

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Post graduation - promised Prom run

Back in week 5, when I first began to believe I might be able to complete C25K, I had an idea. We'd booked a weekend away in my old hometown in NWales - a week...

Back in week 5, when I first began to believe I might be able to complete C25K, ...

linda9389

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 Run 2

Well set off for the second of my week 4 evening jog. At first it felt like my feet had turned to lead in the first 3 min jog. Sheer determination prevailed...

Well set off for the second of my week 4 evening jog. At first it felt like my ...

charthedreamer

Graduate•7 years ago

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First 5k in public - and what a way to do it!!!

Me and my fab friend Tracey completed Race 4 Life in Doncaster today ( I'm the beetroot on the right!). First 5k completed in public and over £1000 raised in...

Me and my fab friend Tracey completed Race 4 Life in Doncaster today ( I'm the b...

Jingle_berry

•7 years ago

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W8R1 .....

So just out the shower after this one. I've seen a lot of improvement since W1 in that I'm much more in control of my breathing and I recover much faster. I...

So just out the shower after this one. I've seen a lot of improvement since W1 ...

Steved110

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4 - done!

W4 done, over half way through the programme now and really enjoying it. Struggled a bit today but expected to as just had 2 busy days - Royal Ascot followed...

W4 done, over half way through the programme now and really enjoying it. Struggl...

Jojocoops1

•7 years ago

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Week 6 knee injury

My friend and I have been running together and she is in pain with one knee. She hasn't fallen or twisted it and this happened about 2 weeks ago after the 20...

My friend and I have been running together and she is in pain with one knee. She...

iamarunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Who goes to a Gym??

I am a C25K old timer - I "had" reached the stage of completing 3x half marathons , but am now injured with a fractured bone in my foot (not from running but...

I am a C25K old timer - I "had" reached the stage of completing 3x half marathon...

Bazza1234

Graduate•7 years ago

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Nearly there!

Now into week 8 and just completed first 30 min run! Am feeling thorough elated ! After an abysmal 28 min run a few days ago, I really did think that was it -...

Now into week 8 and just completed first 30 min run! Am feeling thorough elated ...

Janeeshaw

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

W5R3 done!

My hubby was up early today to set up at a boot sale one village over. Instead of riding with him I actually used my W5R3 to travel there on foot! 20 minutes...

My hubby was up early today to set up at a boot sale one village over. Instead o...

Khakibo

•7 years ago

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W5R3 Completed

I did it! Really amazed at myself - I found it hard but kept going. I ran for 20 minutes! I have been so tired today though - it's really drained me. Is that...

I did it! Really amazed at myself - I found it hard but kept going. I ran for 20...

vicki49

•7 years ago

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Feeling proper now...

I was away for the weekend and the first thing I packed was my running kit. And instead of waking up late in beautiful Henley on Thames and heading for the...

I was away for the weekend and the first thing I packed was my running kit. And ...

Cc26

•7 years ago

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Fat and totally unfit!!

Start W3 tomorrow.... and sort of looking forward to it, I take my Great Dane he walks to my jog ... 😂

Start W3 tomorrow.... and sort of looking forward to it, I take my Great Dane he...

Deb68

•7 years ago

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Back in the traps

Decided to do C25K again To get some structure to help get me back into my running, so I've just done W1R1. I definitely need something to keep me on track and...

Decided to do C25K again To get some structure to help get me back into my runni...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2017

2 days off and feels like I've gone backwards...

Weekly run chat 26th of June to the 2nd of July.

Week 6 Run 1 - feeling great!

A running state of mind?

24in24

I want to run wk2 - Feel free to join.

Who just did w1r2? I did!!

W7R1 Killer run!

Graduation Day!!!!!

Done it!!!!!

New Shoes

Back on it

Graduate!!

Runtastic

Couch 5K week 2

About to start but...

Wk9 run1

Post graduation - promised Prom run

Week 4 Run 2

First 5k in public - and what a way to do it!!!

W8R1 .....

W4 - done!

Week 6 knee injury

Who goes to a Gym??

Nearly there!

W5R3 done!

W5R3 Completed

Feeling proper now...

Fat and totally unfit!!

Back in the traps

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