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Week 4 done 😀

Managed week 4 even though I had to run today with the hills at home. Walk the dogs over the fields first and then thought what the heck am warmed up may as...

Managed week 4 even though I had to run today with the hills at home. Walk the d...

FlossnCharlie

Graduate•7 years ago

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Well that's it - graduated!

It wasn't pretty - not my finest run but - WOW! - I can't believe anyone that knew me in July would have thought I'd have made it to this day. I CAN RUN FOR...

It wasn't pretty - not my finest run but - WOW! - I can't believe anyone that kn...

Ificandoit

Graduate•7 years ago

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Row with the gremlins

Ok so 8am do I chance it after such a headache filled week...nah they say...you know you have brought loads of work home...it’s month end don’t you know!! Have...

Ok so 8am do I chance it after such a headache filled week...nah they say...you ...

Polly2810

Graduate•7 years ago

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No running for me today...gutted

Was going to do R1Wk3 today but had a dreadful migraine yesterday and had to take loads of medication eventually went away after about 10 hours but it’s left...

Was going to do R1Wk3 today but had a dreadful migraine yesterday and had to tak...

Sarah_lou18

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running in the dark

So I have been following the plan regularly upto w8r1. I always go out after putting my two young children to bed as it's the only part of the day when I get...

So I have been following the plan regularly upto w8r1. I always go out after put...

Nickynickyk

•7 years ago

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Faffed about this morning W4r1

Woke up, felt grotty with a cold, raining outside...but it's the start of week 4, and I'm determined to get out. Gave myself a good talking to, got ready and...

Woke up, felt grotty with a cold, raining outside...but it's the start of week 4...

bilbobaggins303

Graduate•7 years ago

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Good run today

That felt good - 30 minutes but faster than before. I normally do 3.7K in that time but today it was 4K. That is a pleasing feeling. A little further and still...

That felt good - 30 minutes but faster than before. I normally do 3.7K in that t...

sheps

Graduate•7 years ago

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Progress halted.... for now

Well no W7 R3 run today, warmed up and set off but within 10 paces had a shooting pain in my left knee. Not something I could ignore (which is my usual...

Well no W7 R3 run today, warmed up and set off but within 10 paces had a shootin...

GaryB1966

Graduate•7 years ago

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THE view from here is great!

That’s it. Mission complete! The view from the podium is fantastic! This journey has been amazing lots of people need thanking for helping me to achieve this-...

That’s it. Mission complete! The view from the podium is fantastic! This journey...

Pathrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R3 - This time - and only a little wet!

Set my alarm for 8am after a very late night but somehow awoke at 7:15 ready to roll. Got up checked the incoming cloud formation dressed and out. First 3...

Set my alarm for 8am after a very late night but somehow awoke at 7:15 ready to ...

Richard7

Graduate•7 years ago

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The big one...

Just done wk 5 run 3. Thoightbif it as the big one. Thought I was running slower than I ever have as I was conscious of not going too fast... but just look...

Just done wk 5 run 3. Thoightbif it as the big one. Thought I was running slow...

JogDog

•7 years ago

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W2R1

Big day! Woke up determined to make the leap to week 2, but worried I would not manage the 60s to 90s time increase. However I got out there and OMG I did it!...

Big day! Woke up determined to make the leap to week 2, but worried I would not ...

TheClaw

Graduate•7 years ago

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Park run

Just getting up to do my local park run. I did last week at 55minutes. Determined to beat that time today. I've never been competitive but suddenly I'm...

Just getting up to do my local park run. I did last week at 55minutes. Determi...

Idagirl

•7 years ago

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Can it really be done?

I'm off to do my W5R3, will let you know how it goes.........

scotinexile

Graduate•7 years ago

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Gutted

So disappointed I wont be able to do Park run this morning but I`m going to give last weeks calf strain another week to recover before going for it again and...

So disappointed I wont be able to do Park run this morning but I`m going to give...

GrahamM1968

•7 years ago

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Amazing 😉

Morning everyone wk3 run 1 done & dusted , I'm so amazed I have even got here . Woke up 530 looking forward to my run 🏃 & it didn't disappoint I loved it...

Morning everyone wk3 run 1 done & dusted , I'm so amazed I have even got here . ...

kst2222

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R3. I can't believe what I just did

I'm afraid to sit down because I think my legs will seize up, so instead I'm walking about with a massive grin on my face. Never, never did I think I'd be able...

I'm afraid to sit down because I think my legs will seize up, so instead I'm wal...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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3rd time lucky!

I started C25K in June 16 and got to W3R1 before giving up. I started again in April this year and completed W4R3 before heading off on my jollies and not...

I started C25K in June 16 and got to W3R1 before giving up. I started again in A...

Becky2301

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3R1????

Hey everyone, Yesterday I completely W2R2, and found W2R1 quite difficult but found it easier yesterday. Will be completely W2R3 tomorrow and had a look at...

Hey everyone, Yesterday I completely W2R2, and found W2R1 quite difficult but f...

laurenpw1234

•7 years ago

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A little introduction - Hello..😄

Mid 40's now and back in April was told by the doctor to go on a low cholesterol diet, at the time I was 15st (210lbs), I work in sales and am for the most...

Mid 40's now and back in April was told by the doctor to go on a low cholesterol...

swisstony4

Graduate•7 years ago

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Graduate

As promised.....I’m having some fizz...thankyou to anyone who raised a graduate glass tonight...& I am overwhelmed with the responses to my post today...I will...

As promised.....I’m having some fizz...thankyou to anyone who raised a graduate ...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

21 Replies

Face Vs ground

Well run 2 week 3 completed this morning, only after I had tripped clumsily over the small barrier between car park and park. Glad I hit the mud and grass with...

Well run 2 week 3 completed this morning, only after I had tripped clumsily over...

DBlou

•7 years ago

11 Replies

W3 run 🏃🏿 3

Well I was so looking forward to going my run at the gym today but I ended up working over at work so I missed it. 😮Oh I'm so disappointed 😔 in myself !!!....

Well I was so looking forward to going my run at the gym today but I ended up wo...

Marv2312

•7 years ago

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W8 R2 injury

I've pulled my calf muscle doing tonight's run. Perhaps I should have stopped but I really didn't want to. I've put ice in my calf by what else should I do and...

I've pulled my calf muscle doing tonight's run. Perhaps I should have stopped bu...

MrsDC51

•7 years ago

7 Replies

WEEK 7 RUN 3

So I have just completed week 7 this morning, still feeling great when I run and looking forward to starting week 8 run 1 on Sunday morning, the following week...

So I have just completed week 7 this morning, still feeling great when I run and...

Lesjay

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1 complete!

Run 3 was by far my best. Felt like I had a good rhythm and my breathing wasn't a problem. I got in from work, walked my dog, sat down and studied and I really...

Run 3 was by far my best. Felt like I had a good rhythm and my breathing wasn't ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Just one more...

It wasn't pretty or quick but run 2 now complete. Poor sleep last night and busy day. Totally unmotivated but still managed to get out the door. And now relax...

It wasn't pretty or quick but run 2 now complete. Poor sleep last night and busy...

mzye007

Graduate•7 years ago

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1st park run

Hi all you runners, I'm doing my first park run tomorrow, be nice to see how near 30 minutes I can get for 5k, I'm hoping for around 40ish minutes.

Hi all you runners, I'm doing my first park run tomorrow, be nice to see how n...

Martin_Rose

Graduate•7 years ago

31 Replies

Week 4 done!

Just been out for an evening run alongside a canal near where I'm staying in Groningen. Week 4 now completed, and I'm very tired but pleased 😀 Doubt I'll get...

Just been out for an evening run alongside a canal near where I'm staying in Gro...

Thecko

Graduate•7 years ago

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That 1980s music thing

I've noticed a bit of a theme here. There's more than a sprinkling of middle aged sort myself out while I still can born again runners. Or is that just me?...

I've noticed a bit of a theme here. There's more than a sprinkling of middle age...

Tomstevenson63

•7 years ago

59 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2017

Week 4 done 😀

Well that's it - graduated!

Row with the gremlins

No running for me today...gutted

Running in the dark

Faffed about this morning W4r1

Good run today

Progress halted.... for now

THE view from here is great!

W4R3 - This time - and only a little wet!

The big one...

W2R1

Park run

Can it really be done?

Gutted

Amazing 😉

W5R3. I can't believe what I just did

3rd time lucky!

W3R1????

A little introduction - Hello..😄

Graduate

Face Vs ground

W3 run 🏃🏿 3

W8 R2 injury

WEEK 7 RUN 3

Week 1 complete!

Just one more...

1st park run

Week 4 done!

That 1980s music thing

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