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Farewell W6

Thus has been an odd week. After the emotion high of W5R3 the start of week 6 seemed a little low key. Of course it's clear its mirroring week 5 with interval...

Thus has been an odd week. After the emotion high of W5R3 the start of week 6 se...

kitt66

Graduate•7 years ago

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Motivated to Try

These posts about your running experience makes me want to try and I don't even linke running.

These posts about your running experience makes me want to try and I don't even ...

WendyKathleen

•7 years ago

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Newbie

Hi on week 4 of c25k. Started as part of weight loss regime. Was 18st 11lbs 8 weeks ago and have lost 2 stone since and am beginning to enjoy the running which...

Hi on week 4 of c25k. Started as part of weight loss regime. Was 18st 11lbs 8 we...

Calmas5

•7 years ago

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Week 6 ..... I DON'T LIKE YOU...!!! 😫

After that euphoric feeling of completing week 5, I have to say that week 6 is really getting on my nerves..!! I try to run on grass or softer ground as much...

After that euphoric feeling of completing week 5, I have to say that week 6 is r...

HeadInTheClouds

Graduate•7 years ago

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Yeyy

Just done my second run, omg it was hard still but managed to do better than the last. If anyone's here that read my last post then just to let you know I've...

Just done my second run, omg it was hard still but managed to do better than the...

ellisjune

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Running leggings recommendations

Hello, I’m looking to get some running leggings, I’ve had a look and you can get Nike ones for around £30, however there are also some karrimor leggings 2 for...

Hello, I’m looking to get some running leggings, I’ve had a look and you can get...

sambrowny

•7 years ago

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Restart!

I was so proud of myself reaching Wk3 last time but then I went on holiday and ground to a halt! Restarted and just finished week 2. Has anyone else...

I was so proud of myself reaching Wk3 last time but then I went on holiday and g...

Kmh1970

•7 years ago

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Day 1 , run 1

Bloody hell, 6 weeks without smoking and I've decided to give this a go. 2 problems, cramps in the area of my kidneys and shin splints. Couldn't get through...

Bloody hell, 6 weeks without smoking and I've decided to give this a go. 2 probl...

Dadbod

•7 years ago

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Did it. I Graduated today :)

8 weeks 6 days ago I started with this crazy idea that I could learn to run. That I would actually be able to run for 30 mins, that I would stick to it. Well...

8 weeks 6 days ago I started with this crazy idea that I could learn to run. T...

Libby0

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 8 run 1 ✅

In the bag and much easier than I thought possible 🏃‍♀️loving this running lark 👍

In the bag and much easier than I thought possible 🏃‍♀️loving this running lark...

Cornet-Carolyn

Graduate•7 years ago

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WK 3 Run 1

I am finding it very encouraging to read others posts on here at the same stage as me. It is good to hear the struggles and the positives - lets me know we're...

I am finding it very encouraging to read others posts on here at the same stage ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W9R1

I ran for a whole 30 minutes! Could not stop smiling🙂 I am a runner! A new runner but a runner none the less. Two runs to go until graduation. Eek

I ran for a whole 30 minutes! Could not stop smiling🙂 I am a runner! A new runn...

Branners12

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1 (W7R1) Completed - that's a 25 minute run right there 🏃 😊

Well, things are definitely stepping up a bit. However, that felt good! Laura (that delightful voice in my headphones) even encouraged me to push a little bit...

Well, things are definitely stepping up a bit. However, that felt good! Laura (t...

nikonphotobro

Graduate•7 years ago

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Graduates 🎓 🎓

Week 9 Run 3 was the best run, Head up, chest out, feet landing underneath the body, breathing good, damn music app crashed - so about 27 minutes my mind...

Week 9 Run 3 was the best run, Head up, chest out, feet landing underneath the b...

Geord68

Graduate•7 years ago

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Sprachen Sie English?

Early flight to Munich and then an hours drive to a meeting. 3 hour meeting and then back to the airport and into the hotel ready for a stupid o’clock wake up...

Early flight to Munich and then an hours drive to a meeting. 3 hour meeting and ...

GingerBohemian

Graduate•7 years ago

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C25k struggling but enjoying it

Hi fellow ex-potatoes, I’m a 52 yo following the C25k. Never ran in my life. Not pretending I’m finding it easy but it does feel good!

Hi fellow ex-potatoes, I’m a 52 yo following the C25k. Never ran in my life. Not...

Adebeme

•7 years ago

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Wk5 R3

I’ve just ran non stop for 20 minutes! I’ve just ran non stop for 20 minutes! I’ve just ran non stop for 20 minutes! OMG I actually did that!!! So, so...

I’ve just ran non stop for 20 minutes! I’ve just ran non stop for 20 minutes! ...

LauraTurtle

Graduate•7 years ago

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I've just done my first run !

I have been working up to this first run for a few weeks, i have never really done exercise in my life since school. My husband came with me and i waited until...

I have been working up to this first run for a few weeks, i have never really do...

willow12345678

•7 years ago

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Frustrated with no runs

I can't run yet. Was hoping to go tomorrow for W8R1, but I now have sciatica as well as an ankle problem. Reading all your posts, though to keep me...

I can't run yet. Was hoping to go tomorrow for W8R1, but I now have sciatica as...

scotinexile

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

W9 R3

That was it. My strongest long run yet. Felt good to complete and a rough day and to complete W9R3 was just what I needed. Thankyou all so much for the advice...

That was it. My strongest long run yet. Felt good to complete and a rough day an...

Troyski74

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 Run 3 done....

Hello my fellow runners! Told you all that I'd be back. So after 11 days of no running due to work and sheer exhaustion, I dragged myself out this evening. I...

Hello my fellow runners! Told you all that I'd be back. So after 11 days of no r...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W1 R2

Ive just been out on my second run still feel nervous when i see other walker runner coming towards me but i did . Not bad from a couch potato. Have lost 5lb...

Ive just been out on my second run still feel nervous when i see other walker ru...

caz71

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Week 1, day 1

Well, I did the first proper run today. Yesterday I was late home and it was too late to run as there are no street lights and narrow country lanes here so Mac...

Well, I did the first proper run today. Yesterday I was late home and it was too...

Geo-Lesley

•7 years ago

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Week 2 done. Week 3 starts tonight.

So wk3 run1 tonight. Gulp. Wk2 was hard enough.

pmorley

•7 years ago

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Slowly does it....

So week 8 Run 3 done - 2 days later than the week it should have been in but done. Had a migraine on Sunday (my 52nd birthday too!) so am just over the week...

So week 8 Run 3 done - 2 days later than the week it should have been in but don...

LegalLorna

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 Run 3 tomorrow

So final run of week 3 tomorrow, after my struggles in run 2 I'm determined to keep it slow and steady.

So final run of week 3 tomorrow, after my struggles in run 2 I'm determined to k...

ChrisAllen1

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Second to last run!

Week 9 Run 2 done and dusted! Pleased I had run 5k but MapMyRun counted the 5 minute warm up walk as a run so will start it after the first 5 mins on Thursday...

Week 9 Run 2 done and dusted! Pleased I had run 5k but MapMyRun counted the 5 mi...

Virginia60

Graduate•7 years ago

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Gait Analysis York

Is there anywhere in York that does gait analysis? I'm taking my daughter away for the weekend and she wants to get it done.

Is there anywhere in York that does gait analysis? I'm taking my daughter away f...

ladyharvills

Graduate•7 years ago

2 Replies

Week 4 complete

Woohoo week 4 complete 🏃🏻‍♀️👍🏼 feeling nervous for week 5 but I can only try. Fingers crossed for me please

Woohoo week 4 complete 🏃🏻‍♀️👍🏼 feeling nervous for week 5 but I can only try...

Lauralou24

•7 years ago

6 Replies

All done! 😁🎉

Wk 9 complete 😊 I’ve done it! Been excited and looking forward to this all day. I asked Map my run to tell me when I’d reached 5k too and kept on going. I’d...

Wk 9 complete 😊 I’ve done it! Been excited and looking forward to this all day....

Fenellawny

Graduate•7 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2017

Farewell W6

Motivated to Try

Newbie

Week 6 ..... I DON'T LIKE YOU...!!! 😫

Yeyy

Running leggings recommendations

Restart!

Day 1 , run 1

Did it. I Graduated today :)

Week 8 run 1 ✅

WK 3 Run 1

W9R1

Week 7 Run 1 (W7R1) Completed - that's a 25 minute run right there 🏃 😊

Graduates 🎓 🎓

Sprachen Sie English?

C25k struggling but enjoying it

Wk5 R3

I've just done my first run !

Frustrated with no runs

W9 R3

Week 4 Run 3 done....

W1 R2

Week 1, day 1

Week 2 done. Week 3 starts tonight.

Slowly does it....

Week 3 Run 3 tomorrow

Second to last run!

Gait Analysis York

Week 4 complete

All done! 😁🎉

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