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Want to go a bit further

Hi all ,I'm running 3 times a week for 31 mins ,covering 2.5 miles .My pace is on average 11.50 m.p.h. try as I might I can't go beyond this ,I've definitely...

Hi all ,I'm running 3 times a week for 31 mins ,covering 2.5 miles .My pace is o...

Rockette

•7 years ago

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Wk3 run2

Well after feeling poorly all weekend and worse yesterday - I dragged my bum up this morning and had a word with myself - Jane move and motivate yerself - and...

Well after feeling poorly all weekend and worse yesterday - I dragged my bum up ...

Djraw

Graduate•7 years ago

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Advice - dont try and run after a roast dinner

lol thought i'd left it long enough but a yorkshire pudding sabotaged my w6 r3 last night. wont be doing that again. i'll put it down as a practice and try...

lol thought i'd left it long enough but a yorkshire pudding sabotaged my w6 r3 l...

25kdown

•7 years ago

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Repeating week one

I done week one and felt great, I'm really tired today and still managed to get out, but I redone week one as I felt I left too much time inbetween the runs....

I done week one and felt great, I'm really tired today and still managed to get ...

love2themax

•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2

So just completed this on my last full day out here in Holland (why am I running while on holiday? Am I slightly unhinged?) and it went really well. The first...

So just completed this on my last full day out here in Holland (why am I running...

Thecko

Graduate•7 years ago

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Glorious morning for it

W9R1 this morning. Gone was the Hill of Hell. Today there would be no plodding up the Lane of Pain to the turnaround point of the village signpost. This week I...

W9R1 this morning. Gone was the Hill of Hell. Today there would be no plodding u...

GingerBohemian

Graduate•7 years ago

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W7R2

Well I had to run in the gym today as sooo windy but I totally smashed it - back in the game😬well chuffed😜

Well I had to run in the gym today as sooo windy but I totally smashed it - back...

Debbie698

•7 years ago

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Wk2r1

Hi all, just joined group.. great motivation reading everyone's posts! I'm struggling to fit 3 runs in a week so currently only running twice and repeating a...

Hi all, just joined group.. great motivation reading everyone's posts! I'm strug...

Foxy77

•7 years ago

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Want to run faster 😢

Well here I am with 4 more runs to graduation! It's unbelievable! Running for 28 minutes without stopping - yay 😊! Yes, from couch potato to runner in two...

Well here I am with 4 more runs to graduation! It's unbelievable! Running for 28...

GrannyO

Graduate•7 years ago

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Will i ever get faster

Just completed w7r1....i just feel like I am going SO slow. I take Maggie (dog) with me and when I look at her she is barely trotting certainly not running...

Just completed w7r1....i just feel like I am going SO slow. I take Maggie (dog) ...

Tasrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R2 done done done

Phew. After the grumpy mess that was W6R1, I was unsure as to how the next run would go. But, determined to wipe my memory of that "misery stagger", I sprang...

Phew. After the grumpy mess that was W6R1, I was unsure as to how the next run w...

Sadie-runs

Graduate•7 years ago

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W9r3 - I did it!

I did my final run yesterday :). Not feeling too well which has kind of robbed the excitement from the achievement.

I did my final run yesterday :). Not feeling too well which has kind of robbed ...

DicyOne

•7 years ago

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W5R3 - I made it :-D

Morning fellow running buddies. I've been so excited to get to the point where I could share this post with you all. I actually did get to bed early last...

Morning fellow running buddies. I've been so excited to get to the point where I...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W2R1 just completed

OMG W2R1 completed and I'm completely over the moon. Asthma and anxiety, I'm coming to get you to knock you over! Happy Tuesday all X

OMG W2R1 completed and I'm completely over the moon. Asthma and anxiety, I'm com...

reetm

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Dealing with the cold

Hi all, this is my first post so firstly 'Hello'. I've been lurking and reading for a while and its been really helpful at the low points to see others have...

Hi all, this is my first post so firstly 'Hello'. I've been lurking and reading ...

spillermichelle

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Done wk6run3

Bloodyhell!!!! Yesterday completed wk6run3 and ran/jogged for 25 minutes........amazing, and to think at the end of April I was lying in a hospital bed after...

Bloodyhell!!!! Yesterday completed wk6run3 and ran/jogged for 25 minutes...........

Timd61

•7 years ago

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Podcast down!

Oh no! Went to do a run this morning but Podcast was not available from NHS! Was cutting it fine time wise with getting ready for work anyhow so did a mini run...

Oh no! Went to do a run this morning but Podcast was not available from NHS! Was...

Jax-1

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Also New

Hi everyone I am also new - W1R2 ! Also started the SoberIctober and stopped smoking all on Oct 1st - even just 3 days in I am feeling better - inspired by...

Hi everyone I am also new - W1R2 ! Also started the SoberIctober and stopped smo...

chazchoc

•7 years ago

5 Replies

New comer

Hello everyone I just joined the group, didn't realize there was a group for the c25K I am currently on W5r3 I am excited to get this far. I have started this...

Hello everyone I just joined the group, didn't realize there was a group for the...

Wantitbad

•7 years ago

6 Replies

2 more to go !!!!!!!!!

I cant quite believe that I only have 2 more runs to graduation ....... as always at beginning of new running weeks the pesky gremlins came to visit ... this...

I cant quite believe that I only have 2 more runs to graduation ....... as alway...

Wannabefit19

Graduate•7 years ago

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Medical issue

I had a back operation about 5 years ago and was told that I shouldn’t run but my back problem isn’t really that bad at the minute and was woundering if anyone...

I had a back operation about 5 years ago and was told that I shouldn’t run but m...

Almac72

•7 years ago

3 Replies

6 more left!

How exciting/scary. Wk 7 finished tonight managed to avoid school traffic too which was a bonus. Still snipping off some time too. Feeling good. We can do...

How exciting/scary. Wk 7 finished tonight managed to avoid school traffic too wh...

Fenellawny

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

W5 R2

I did it! I ran for eight minutes! My magic trick to pace myself: no more listening to music, it makes me too over-enthusiastic. I’m listening to podcasts now...

I did it! I ran for eight minutes! My magic trick to pace myself: no more listen...

Glitzfrau

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Week 9 starts tomorrow

Need to find a Tesco Express to buy a banana. (Other all night stores are available). My choice of hotels used to be based on restaurants. It’s now based on...

Need to find a Tesco Express to buy a banana. (Other all night stores are availa...

GingerBohemian

Graduate•7 years ago

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Took Laura on a fun run on Sunday

I had registered for a fun run on Sunday 1 October - Clifford Craig Foundation Run & Walk for your Heart 2017. As I was due to do W6R3, I decided to take Laura...

I had registered for a fun run on Sunday 1 October - Clifford Craig Foundation R...

Tasrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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FAIL W5R3

Feeling very disappointed in myself ☹. I stopped after 18 minutes, only 2 minutes left to go............ I could have kicked myself, but I just couldn't...

Feeling very disappointed in myself ☹. I stopped after 18 minutes, only 2 minute...

Mummyrun

•7 years ago

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Well that w5d2 done...

....... and it was good. Even upped my pace for the final four minutes of the second 8 minute run. Feel damn proud of myself! 👍🏼😁🙌🏻

....... and it was good. Even upped my pace for the final four minutes of the se...

Neysa

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

Wk5 run 1

Very busy day, no chance to run by the office so had to combine dog walk with my run. Ended up in the forestry late afternoon after work. Was dreading it but...

Very busy day, no chance to run by the office so had to combine dog walk with my...

FlossnCharlie

Graduate•7 years ago

5 Replies

Another week completed!

W3 R3 completed! Not sure I’m relishing the thought of moving up to 5 min runs, but will give it a go 😳

W3 R3 completed! Not sure I’m relishing the thought of moving up to 5 min runs, ...

DBlou

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Wk6 repeating

Last week tried to complete Wk6 R3 twice and as said in posts last week didn’t manage it. Left a full rest day and on Saturday morning tried again for the...

Last week tried to complete Wk6 R3 twice and as said in posts last week didn’t m...

Nemota

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2017

Want to go a bit further

Wk3 run2

Advice - dont try and run after a roast dinner

Repeating week one

Week 5 Run 2

Glorious morning for it

W7R2

Wk2r1

Want to run faster 😢

Will i ever get faster

W6R2 done done done

W9r3 - I did it!

W5R3 - I made it :-D

W2R1 just completed

Dealing with the cold

Done wk6run3

Podcast down!

Also New

New comer

2 more to go !!!!!!!!!

Medical issue

6 more left!

W5 R2

Week 9 starts tomorrow

Took Laura on a fun run on Sunday

FAIL W5R3

Well that w5d2 done...

Wk5 run 1

Another week completed!

Wk6 repeating

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