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5k!!! Whoop whoopity whoop!

So I went to Cornwall on holiday and on day 4 decided to run off the cream tea! Set off to complete w8r3 but the coastline was so pretty and the sun was so...

So I went to Cornwall on holiday and on day 4 decided to run off the cream tea! ...

Tryandtryagain

•7 years ago

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Parkrun volunteering ... give it a go!

I volunteered at my local Parkrun for the first time this morning and would definitely recommend it. It was very interesting to see just how many runners are...

I volunteered at my local Parkrun for the first time this morning and would defi...

Wizziewood

•7 years ago

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W7R3 = first parkrun

Well I did it! I was a bit nervous turning up at the start, but I took heart from all the posts I've seen here saying that there are always plenty of walkers...

Well I did it! I was a bit nervous turning up at the start, but I took heart fro...

unlikelyrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 completed

Phew. Got through week two despite the backs of my calves being very tight. Very frustrating because I'm finding the running relatively easy. Still it's...

Phew. Got through week two despite the backs of my calves being very tight. Very...

Tomstevenson63

•7 years ago

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Week 5 - can't believe it!!!

Run 1 in the bag!!

Chelleby78

•7 years ago

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A graduate - at last!

After three and a half months, at the age of 56, I've actually graduated! I'm so proud!! Thank you to everyone on this forum for your support - I couldn't have...

After three and a half months, at the age of 56, I've actually graduated! I'm so...

Kimterry

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 8 run 2

A lot easier today - my route around the park is the same as local Park Run so had to wait until 10am to go!! Will be joining them soon hopefully - good luck...

A lot easier today - my route around the park is the same as local Park Run so h...

Bloke70

Graduate•7 years ago

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The Greatest

Just completed W3 R1. Started in a rather negative frame of mind which is unusual for me but the thought of running for 3 minutes was enough to make me doubt...

Just completed W3 R1. Started in a rather negative frame of mind which is unusua...

Lottie_C

Graduate•7 years ago

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W9R2 on home ground

A much cooler run today and so great to be back on the sports fields with Molly - she's shattered and I'm feeling great 👍- one more to go! 🏃🏼‍♀️😊🐾🏃🏼‍♀️😊

A much cooler run today and so great to be back on the sports fields with Molly ...

Catherinel14secondtimearound

•7 years ago

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Easier than I thought! WK 5 run 2

I got up at 0615 and did what I had to around the house and for work. Then 0710 the dreaded run! I am still in pain from my right kidney up to mid stomach...

I got up at 0615 and did what I had to around the house and for work. Then 0710...

tfcmagpie

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk7 r 1

Yeah that's another one ticked off . I stuck to my route what I use as my commute to work.,But I had a bit more spring in my step knowing no work at end of it...

Yeah that's another one ticked off . I stuck to my route what I use as my commut...

Rockette

•7 years ago

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Wa-hey...I'm flying!...but not in a good way...

Week 7 run 3 and damn, I've been really enjoying these runs, the first three weeks of the program were - for me - all about finding my pace, the next couple of...

Week 7 run 3 and damn, I've been really enjoying these runs, the first three wee...

DoofDoofDoof

•7 years ago

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Deep end?

After a long discussion with my running mate. I decided to go to my first 5K Parkrun next Saturday. Talk about jumping in at the deep end! He assured me that...

After a long discussion with my running mate. I decided to go to my first 5K Par...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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OMG I Did It!!!

Can't believe I just finished the programme! Started completely unfit never having run a single mile since school, the aches and pains along the way seem worth...

Can't believe I just finished the programme! Started completely unfit never havi...

army43

Graduate•7 years ago

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Good run

Well, got out earlier this morning after cleaning the house. Felt really positive but struggled with first run but great after that. Next run Monday 😀

Well, got out earlier this morning after cleaning the house. Felt really positi...

Annagram

•7 years ago

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Another Saturday, another week complete

So I've just complete W4R3 and am feeling like this week has been a success. It has been my most challenging yet for a few reasons.... 1. The more I run, the...

So I've just complete W4R3 and am feeling like this week has been a success. I...

MuddyJane

•7 years ago

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Easier than I thought! WK 5 run 2

I got up at 0615 and did what I had to around the house and for work. Then 0710 the dreaded run! I am still in pain from my right kidney up to mid stomach...

I got up at 0615 and did what I had to around the house and for work. Then 0710 ...

tfcmagpie

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 run 2 failure

Hi everyone First tIme of posting, however you have all been inspiring me along the way! I've just got back from my worst run so far and feeling a bit...

Hi everyone First tIme of posting, however you have all been inspiring me along ...

Lisabee1978

•7 years ago

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Couch 25K thank you

Week9 run 3 complete Feeling so good 2nd time I've done couch 25K, it's not easy but it is so achievable if you focus on run days, if your tired or still...

Week9 run 3 complete Feeling so good 2nd time I've done couch 25K, it's not ea...

Geord68

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk1R2

Super happy with myself for completing my second run this morning! The walks in between seemed to come round more quickly today which caught me by surprise...

Super happy with myself for completing my second run this morning! The walks in...

runtastic

•7 years ago

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W5R1

Today was my first run of week 5 and although I got through everything OK, it wasn't as much fun as the others. I slept really badly last night - had a...

Today was my first run of week 5 and although I got through everything OK, it wa...

HeleneCorsa

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week Three Done

The picture shows the end of the 5 min warm-up - the run starts here! No great drama, I just dug in and did the work. I'm starting to find a rhythm in the legs...

The picture shows the end of the 5 min warm-up - the run starts here! No great d...

Late-Starter

Graduate•7 years ago

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How do you support your running?

Hi, I was just wondering what other things you do to support your running. A colleague of mine, who is part of a running club and has won many medals along...

Hi, I was just wondering what other things you do to support your running. A co...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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I've done it!

Just wanted to share that I completed Wk9 this morning! So proud of myself! I've found it so helpful reading all the tips on here. Thanks!

Just wanted to share that I completed Wk9 this morning! So proud of myself! I've...

Kirfil

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

G youreat support.

Thank you all for your replies and support. I have taken akl tour suggestions on board. I an going to walk over the weekend and start wk 2 on Monday. I am...

Thank you all for your replies and support. I have taken akl tour suggestions on...

fayecheshire

•7 years ago

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W2 R1 : Smashing it!

I survived week 1, only to be absolutely smashed by the first run of week 2. I practically dragged myself across the finish line, but that's not important. I...

I survived week 1, only to be absolutely smashed by the first run of week 2. I p...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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WK 7 : RUN 1 - "SUN" of a "GUN"

Hey lovely peeps 🤗 My last run was Monday and I should have started WK 7 on Wednesday, but alas, my hands were tied.......not literally, lol.....shame 😂😂😂...

Hey lovely peeps 🤗 My last run was Monday and I should have started WK 7 on Wed...

quirkybee

Graduate•7 years ago

12 Replies

W5R3

Well done to everyone who's completed this HUGE milestone today, I feel your joy & achievement....and want to thank everyone for their encouragement, belief &...

Well done to everyone who's completed this HUGE milestone today, I feel your joy...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

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OMG I actually did it - w5 r3 😍

I am totally buzzing --- only gone and done it Just completed the biggest one so far ... the legendary 20 min run . Very long day at work - home at 9 pm but...

I am totally buzzing --- only gone and done it Just completed the biggest one so...

Wannabefit19

Graduate•7 years ago

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For now I'm on the IC

Since my Park Run last weekend I've been suffering with a sore knee. I've not been for a run for a week now and I have to say although it's frustrating I am...

Since my Park Run last weekend I've been suffering with a sore knee. I've not be...

AngeScott

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2017

5k!!! Whoop whoopity whoop!

Parkrun volunteering ... give it a go!

W7R3 = first parkrun

Week 2 completed

Week 5 - can't believe it!!!

A graduate - at last!

Week 8 run 2

The Greatest

W9R2 on home ground

Easier than I thought! WK 5 run 2

Wk7 r 1

Wa-hey...I'm flying!...but not in a good way...

Deep end?

OMG I Did It!!!

Good run

Another Saturday, another week complete

Easier than I thought! WK 5 run 2

Week 6 run 2 failure

Couch 25K thank you

Wk1R2

W5R1

Week Three Done

How do you support your running?

I've done it!

G youreat support.

W2 R1 : Smashing it!

WK 7 : RUN 1 - "SUN" of a "GUN"

W5R3

OMG I actually did it - w5 r3 😍

For now I'm on the IC

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