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My route today

Hi Anniemurph This is where I was this afternoon. Sun out, not too warm ... a little piece of heaven. Very slow but I actually enjoyed it!!

Hi Anniemurph This is where I was this afternoon. Sun out, not too warm ... a ...

davidhwynn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Where do I find the bug?

I have just got to the end of the second week of the C25K. I have to say I am really pleased to have got this far and feel ready for the next part of the...

I have just got to the end of the second week of the C25K. I have to say I am r...

Carolyn55

•7 years ago

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YOU ARE THE BEST…….

Thank you so much for all your replies to my last post. I am really touched by the concern you have all shown, from those who I followed when I first arrived...

Thank you so much for all your replies to my last post. I am really touched by t...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•7 years ago

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Week 8 run 1 - return to Farmoor Reservoir - best run ever!

Before I started this course I could never have imagined how much it would have improved my general fitness - being somewhat overweight as I am. I noticed it...

Before I started this course I could never have imagined how much it would have ...

iain-strachan

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5-2/3...Rafa made me do it!

After watching 4+ hours of Rafa Nadal, the adrenaline coarsing through my body was immense! So to clear my head (and heal my heart) I decided to get out and...

After watching 4+ hours of Rafa Nadal, the adrenaline coarsing through my body w...

Lstace

•7 years ago

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First post graduation run tomorrow

Feeling a bit weird about not having the programme to follow. Might also be my holiday on Wednesday that's making me lack motivation. Not sure but all I know...

Feeling a bit weird about not having the programme to follow. Might also be my h...

Jomarie1979

Graduate•7 years ago

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I blame Davina

First time back in the gym after a troublesome week. Decided in my wisdom yesterday to do a complete Davina workout which includes 15 mins of squats. I can run...

First time back in the gym after a troublesome week. Decided in my wisdom yester...

Jenchristie

•7 years ago

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I've started 👍

Just completed my 1st run of week 1 after 20 years of non exercise, long way to go but I've done the hardest part and started 😅😅

Just completed my 1st run of week 1 after 20 years of non exercise, long way to ...

Stan72

•7 years ago

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Wk3 R1. ahhhhhh

Hello all I completed r1 wk 3 last night - oh my goodness. How long were those three minute runs??? Well obviously three minutes but it might as well have...

Hello all I completed r1 wk 3 last night - oh my goodness. How long were those ...

ChunkyMonkey

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week5run3 big step up

Hi, just want to know what to expect for my first 20min run?? I'm looking forward to it but it seems a big step up from two eight minute runs?? #worried

Hi, just want to know what to expect for my first 20min run?? I'm looking forwar...

Sofabeardave1969

Graduate•7 years ago

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First run done! And it wasn't all that bad

I was surprised how well is went actually. I'm sure it will get harder. Love the app I'm using too - I have Jo Whiley telling me how awesome I am 😉

I was surprised how well is went actually. I'm sure it will get harder. Love the...

Lucy_corn

•7 years ago

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Embarrassing strains

I know I've strained both bum cheeks. I think I've also picked up a groin strain too. I was doing some work in the garden. Busting up a rotten section of fence...

I know I've strained both bum cheeks. I think I've also picked up a groin strain...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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A week after C25k graduation

After last Monday's run where i had to walk twice.. last Thursday i met with our local club and we ran splits around our local park run, and yesterday i headed...

After last Monday's run where i had to walk twice.. last Thursday i met with our...

michele2907

Graduate•7 years ago

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Back after months away - where to restart?

Hi everyone! Not sure if I still have my "graduate" badge but I completed C25K last autumn. Immediately after that, it all went a bit wrong as my husband was...

Hi everyone! Not sure if I still have my "graduate" badge but I completed C25K l...

echo46

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 run 1

Hey everyone Iv just finished run 1 week 9 ! I ran for 30 mins without stopping and even ran through the 5 min cool down! So I ran for 35 mins can't believe it...

Hey everyone Iv just finished run 1 week 9 ! I ran for 30 mins without stopping ...

HiddenGem

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 run 1 complete

Oh I was expecting something quite difficult after week5 run3 do was quite pleased to have some walking no bits today. I personally find the 2nd part of the...

Oh I was expecting something quite difficult after week5 run3 do was quite pleas...

Formeandfelix

•7 years ago

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Pants!

I guess this a more aimed at the gents. How do you find undercrackers that both provide support while at the same time not shifting as you run and trying to...

I guess this a more aimed at the gents. How do you find undercrackers that both...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Morning/Afternoon/Evening - when is best?

I have scheduled my runs on Sunday's, Tuesday's and Thursdays/Friday's. I have found that I am really struggling when running in the mornings, as it is first...

I have scheduled my runs on Sunday's, Tuesday's and Thursdays/Friday's. I have f...

princessbecky

•7 years ago

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W2R1

I did this yesterday morning and wow ..I really struggled. It was annoying that I was already exhausted by the 2nd-3rd run and kept looking at my phone to see...

I did this yesterday morning and wow ..I really struggled. It was annoying that ...

princessbecky

•7 years ago

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Wk6 run 1 epic fail 😪

So I managed the big 20 minute run on Saturday :-) and today set of for what should have been easier... I got blisters on my feet on the last run, the blisters...

So I managed the big 20 minute run on Saturday :-) and today set of for what sho...

froggyrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Plans awry

Well after graduating a week or so back had plans to be out 3 times wk and build on what learnt , whilst out with dog foot in rabbit hole and down I went onto...

Well after graduating a week or so back had plans to be out 3 times wk and build...

Baz62

Graduate•7 years ago

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I can run (well shuffle) 25 mins!!

So, I've just done my 2nd 25min run. The first time I thought was just luck, but nope, I can do it I can run 25 mins!! I don't think I've ever ran that long,...

So, I've just done my 2nd 25min run. The first time I thought was just luck, but...

Elisha-P

•7 years ago

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25 mins is a long time! I miss the walking breaks! Wk7r1

Wk7r1 I started out convinced I would stop/wouldn't make it but once I got a rhythm going I thought I would see how far I could go and I did it! The last 5...

Wk7r1 I started out convinced I would stop/wouldn't make it but once I got a rhy...

Vicky6b

•7 years ago

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Time, speed, distance and c25k

... 👅

runlikeagirl

Graduate•7 years ago

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Weekly run chat 10th July to the 16th.

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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WK9R2

One run left; this morning's run was completed in a wet blur, could hardly see a thing through misted up specs, if only I could wear contacts . But achieved...

One run left; this morning's run was completed in a wet blur, could hardly see a...

Gwibiwyr51

Graduate•7 years ago

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Help!

I am just about to 'run' W8r1& was feeling quite positive then read some posts about speed & distance. I'm only achieving about 4.5 km in total & now worried...

I am just about to 'run' W8r1& was feeling quite positive then read some posts a...

godzed

•7 years ago

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Got the t-shirt

Sadly, the t-shirt didn't arrive in time for my first Parkrun but I wore it this morning. Two people saw it! Parkrun was great and I was pretty pleased with...

Sadly, the t-shirt didn't arrive in time for my first Parkrun but I wore it thi...

Jcab

Graduate•7 years ago

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Struggling with week 6 run 3

Hi I am really struggling to complete the final run of week 6. I cannot make it more than halfway without needing to walk. I have attempted it 4 times now. I...

Hi I am really struggling to complete the final run of week 6. I cannot make it ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Lessons Learned

So I am now a few weeks post grad and have been despairing (well feeling a bit disgruntled!) at my lack of progress with speed. I have been dong stepping...

So I am now a few weeks post grad and have been despairing (well feeling a bit d...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2017

My route today

Where do I find the bug?

YOU ARE THE BEST…….

Week 8 run 1 - return to Farmoor Reservoir - best run ever!

W5-2/3...Rafa made me do it!

First post graduation run tomorrow

I blame Davina

I've started 👍

Wk3 R1. ahhhhhh

Week5run3 big step up

First run done! And it wasn't all that bad

Embarrassing strains

A week after C25k graduation

Back after months away - where to restart?

Week 9 run 1

Week 6 run 1 complete

Pants!

Morning/Afternoon/Evening - when is best?

W2R1

Wk6 run 1 epic fail 😪

Plans awry

I can run (well shuffle) 25 mins!!

25 mins is a long time! I miss the walking breaks! Wk7r1

Time, speed, distance and c25k

Weekly run chat 10th July to the 16th.

WK9R2

Help!

Got the t-shirt

Struggling with week 6 run 3

Lessons Learned

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