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Just felt right

Run 1 week six I set off warmed up. Did the 3.5 min run and 30secobd walk. Then started run two and jus carried on for 25 mins. Did nt feel our of breath as...

Run 1 week six I set off warmed up. Did the 3.5 min run and 30secobd walk. Then...

fayecheshire

•7 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1

Walked past this farm in my area with an awesome corn maze during my cool down and couldn't resist stopping a minute to take some photos! Getting closer and...

Walked past this farm in my area with an awesome corn maze during my cool down a...

ReluctantCardio

•7 years ago

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W9r3 - That's me graduated! It almost eluded me but in the dark I signed off from Laura with my longest and fastest run to date.

Ok so not quite 5k in 30 minutes close enough for me - 32.15min to cover 5k. With Head torch on and high vis jacket got to the end of my 30 minutes but wanted...

Ok so not quite 5k in 30 minutes close enough for me - 32.15min to cover 5k. Wit...

RunForestR

Graduate•7 years ago

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Don't sweat the detail

W7R1 was fun. Asthma kicked in and the Lane of Pain did the calves. And then there was today.....W7R2. Just got up and did it. Ignored the Hill of Hell, kept...

W7R1 was fun. Asthma kicked in and the Lane of Pain did the calves. And then th...

GingerBohemian

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 run 1 Gung ho! Obstacle course

Well that was an interesting way to do Week 4 run 1, on a 5K course with giant inflatable obstacles, brilliant fun and i managed to stick to the programme :-)

Well that was an interesting way to do Week 4 run 1, on a 5K course with giant i...

Antmusic

Graduate•7 years ago

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Is this ok?

These are my stats from this morning...are they any good??

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

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D1W1

Well I was kinda worried thought I would get maybe half way but hey completed !!! Cant believe how good my head feels, its been pretty nuts in there for the...

Well I was kinda worried thought I would get maybe half way but hey completed !!...

Becsant

•7 years ago

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W5 r3... I did it

Well!!! I was crap*ing my pants about doing this, even after run 2 and managing that quite nicely, it's such a big jump isn't it!! Anyway - I thought let's...

Well!!! I was crap*ing my pants about doing this, even after run 2 and managing ...

Sparkydee

•7 years ago

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Why is it hard to finish the last 75yds?

Can anyone help with this one ? I did my first park run last week in 31:44 I was fine until the last 75yds which is up hill and you can see the finish ... I...

Can anyone help with this one ? I did my first park run last week in 31:44 I wa...

GrahamM1968

•7 years ago

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Music ??

Hi can anyone recommend some upbeat music to run to please ? I love my rock music but even Jon Bon Jovi can't keep me going at the pace I need . Thanks 😀

Hi can anyone recommend some upbeat music to run to please ? I love my rock musi...

Shelby1973

Graduate•7 years ago

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Mojo is back 🎉🎉

Sneaked out this afternoon for a quick run, knowing I prob wouldn't get out tomorrow. I've struggled a little since graduation, not knowing which app to use...

Sneaked out this afternoon for a quick run, knowing I prob wouldn't get out tomo...

Runningraspberrydiva

Graduate•7 years ago

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Slow but succeeding!!

Finished C25K early Sept. Didn't hit the 5k in 30 mins but ran all 30 mins. Rocked up to parkrun this morning in order to push to 5k - managed to run the...

Finished C25K early Sept. Didn't hit the 5k in 30 mins but ran all 30 mins. Roc...

AKAME

Graduate•7 years ago

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Graduation and now time for personal worsts

So that’s it then, W9R3 done at Park run this morning. It wasn’t pretty, but after a bump in confidence getting back after a cold and the onset of knee...

So that’s it then, W9R3 done at Park run this morning. It wasn’t pretty, but aft...

Idizzy1

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1 - :0)

The day started really well; I went to fat fighters and had lost another 4lb After breakfast and shopping it was time for my run but the pup decided he'd...

The day started really well; I went to fat fighters and had lost another 4lb Af...

J9_54

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8R2 - went to plan this time!

Found myself wondering yesterday evening why I hadn't gone for another attempt at this (last ran Weds), but it was too late for comfort. So I spent some time...

Found myself wondering yesterday evening why I hadn't gone for another attempt a...

icklegui

Graduate•7 years ago

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Failed to do W5R3

Gutted. Went down with a bug. Feeling washed out. Will I be able to repeat run 2 on Wednesday and carry on from there? Will the podcast let me do this?

Gutted. Went down with a bug. Feeling washed out. Will I be able to repeat run 2...

scotinexile

Graduate•7 years ago

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Haven't been out since wednesday

And I'm absolutely climbing the walls!! I've only completed the first week but it's strange how itchy I am to get back out again. Haven't managed out in 3 days...

And I'm absolutely climbing the walls!! I've only completed the first week but i...

Sarah_lou18

Graduate•7 years ago

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Seem to be improving...well I never!

The second run of week four went down fine ;) Very little in the way of aches and pains, I even managed to stretch afterwards! Really looking forward to...

The second run of week four went down fine ;) Very little in the way of aches an...

Feegle

Graduate•7 years ago

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Cleaning trainers

5 weeks ago these were just leaving their box for the first time, however 15 runs though Lincolnshires woodlands have left them slightly grubby! Is it ok to...

5 weeks ago these were just leaving their box for the first time, however 15 run...

Graduate•7 years ago

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W1R2

Around 60 minutes ago I was sitting on my couch and I was very comfy indeed. I knew it was time to go for my second run but I caught myself thinking I could do...

Around 60 minutes ago I was sitting on my couch and I was very comfy indeed. I k...

TheClaw

Graduate•7 years ago

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Run in other places she said..!

Well that didn't happen, but I got back this morning and this afternoon with an eagerness I never knew was in me , went out for the most beautifull autumn trot...

Well that didn't happen, but I got back this morning and this afternoon with an ...

CT2017

Graduate•7 years ago

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Day to remember!!

Well, what a fantastic day...became a graduate and did my first skydive!! I am totally buzzing!!! Hope to put a pic on tomorrow...I need the tech skills of my...

Well, what a fantastic day...became a graduate and did my first skydive!! I am t...

Polly2810

Graduate•7 years ago

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Got through a full re-run of W1R1!

I'm just back from my second run of week 1 but going to count it as run 1 because I managed to complete all 8 runs! Thanks to your advice and tips, the key...

I'm just back from my second run of week 1 but going to count it as run 1 becaus...

zobles

•7 years ago

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Rest day

A much needed rest day today, as I've been a bit naughty this week and have run most days. Not to be emulated, but after 19 months running I'm allowed to break...

A much needed rest day today, as I've been a bit naughty this week and have run ...

JaySeeSkinny

Graduate•7 years ago

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Woohoo!

Legs r screaming lol but W5R1 is well n truly done woohoo! 😃

CB27LJ10

•7 years ago

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I'm a Runner...

Or so Mr Johnson tells me, and who am I to argue? Week 6 completed this morning. 25 minutes-probably the hardest run in the last few weeks, not helped by my...

Or so Mr Johnson tells me, and who am I to argue? Week 6 completed this morning....

TimB19

Graduate•7 years ago

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PLANNING………………...REPLANNING.

After my fabulous run in Purbeck at the end of last month...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•7 years ago

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When will it get easier?

Week 7 R1. When I started i thought that by week 6 or 7 it would be easier? I know I can run for 25 minutes now and in week 1 I struggled, but my legs still...

Week 7 R1. When I started i thought that by week 6 or 7 it would be easier? I k...

Wendywill

•7 years ago

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Newbie needs advice . In regards to dri-fit

Hi . Just got back into training after over 20 years . Stopped smoking 2 years ago and put on 2 stone. So now have to shift it. Bern doing military style...

Hi . Just got back into training after over 20 years . Stopped smoking 2 years a...

Brads51

•7 years ago

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W9R2 and personal best km

I think I'm getting the hang of this you know. One more run to go!!!

ejvcruns

Graduate•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2017

Just felt right

Week 8 Run 1

W9r3 - That's me graduated! It almost eluded me but in the dark I signed off from Laura with my longest and fastest run to date.

Don't sweat the detail

Week 4 run 1 Gung ho! Obstacle course

Is this ok?

D1W1

W5 r3... I did it

Why is it hard to finish the last 75yds?

Music ??

Mojo is back 🎉🎉

Slow but succeeding!!

Graduation and now time for personal worsts

Week 7 Run 1 - :0)

W8R2 - went to plan this time!

Failed to do W5R3

Haven't been out since wednesday

Seem to be improving...well I never!

Cleaning trainers

W1R2

Run in other places she said..!

Day to remember!!

Got through a full re-run of W1R1!

Rest day

Woohoo!

I'm a Runner...

PLANNING………………...REPLANNING.

When will it get easier?

Newbie needs advice . In regards to dri-fit

W9R2 and personal best km

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