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W7r2 again!

I made a playlist....downloaded it so phone signal wouldn’t be an issue.....made sure I was well hydrated......and I did it! I was a little nervous about this...

I made a playlist....downloaded it so phone signal wouldn’t be an issue.....made...

Neysa

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1

Waaaay haaay !!!! I’ve done it just got in from the gym my legs feel good no aches I may feel it tmw but I’m buzzing this run was much better than my first 25...

Waaaay haaay !!!! I’ve done it just got in from the gym my legs feel good no ach...

Marv2312

•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

OMG I’m ecstatic!! 20 mins non stop I love you all I never thought this was possible! I was to do it yesterday but due to work commitments I had to delay it...

OMG I’m ecstatic!! 20 mins non stop I love you all I never thought this was poss...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Zombie run...

I did the Halloween Dudley parkrun this morning. It was fab! There were lots of people dressed to spook and scare 💀 , and loads of children carrying little...

I did the Halloween Dudley parkrun this morning. It was fab! There were lots of ...

Sandyscroll

•7 years ago

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Little piriformis issue...

Never thought I would ever see myself type that... Typical me. I completed C25K and now I fear I may have a problem. After my lovely graduation run on...

Never thought I would ever see myself type that... Typical me. I completed C25K ...

Sadie-runs

Graduate•7 years ago

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New gear!

I bought me some leggings today! And a new under armour shirt!!! It’s just now beginning to get cool here (no more shorts weather) and I have zero running...

I bought me some leggings today! And a new under armour shirt!!! It’s just now b...

vlmiller1225

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 run 3

Snuggled on the sofa with a recovering Leo. It's raining and windy - perfect running weather! Trainers on - playlist on. First two minutes I was regretting it...

Snuggled on the sofa with a recovering Leo. It's raining and windy - perfect run...

Djraw

Graduate•7 years ago

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Starting couch to 5k

Hi all I’m about to embark on starting the C25K. I’m currently drinking and eating too much and also suffering from mild anxiety and depression. I have a few...

Hi all I’m about to embark on starting the C25K. I’m currently drinking and eat...

Shellrunner

•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2 tomorrow

Deep breath, feeling I might struggle!!

ChrisAllen1

Graduate•7 years ago

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Bring on Week 9!

I have just finished Week8 and I am proud to say I loved it. When I started this journey 8 weeks ago I never thought that I would be able to do it but I...

I have just finished Week8 and I am proud to say I loved it. When I started this...

Neezy665

•7 years ago

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5k Poppy Run

Well today was the first run for Week 9 and I thought i would do a 5k charity run. It only took me 46 mins to complete it not bad for some who suffers from...

Well today was the first run for Week 9 and I thought i would do a 5k charity ru...

plodder71

Graduate•7 years ago

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Goodby week 8 hello new running shoes

Spent this morning in a running shop getting my gait analysed and buying my very first ever pair of running shoes. Then spent a lovely floaty 28 mins taking...

Spent this morning in a running shop getting my gait analysed and buying my very...

Renmurew

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running for 3 minutes?!

W3R1 done but I didn't think running for 3 minutes would be that hard! Maybe it's because I still don't have any new running trainers? Went to the running shop...

W3R1 done but I didn't think running for 3 minutes would be that hard! Maybe it'...

Susieq174

Graduate•7 years ago

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Dies anyone else HAVE to run on a Sunday?

I feel like if I don't run on a Sunday morning, I won't fit in my three runs in the week. I've become really precious about it. I've started the podcasts...

I feel like if I don't run on a Sunday morning, I won't fit in my three runs in ...

ShashHR

Graduate•7 years ago

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Getting there

At 51 and having lost 3 family members in the last 18months I decided to get fit. Inspired by my 68y/o brother who runs, and who only started again 4 years ago...

At 51 and having lost 3 family members in the last 18months I decided to get fit...

Ady66

•7 years ago

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Can someone check my maths, please?

Hi. If I jog at an average pace of 9 mins 10 seconds per kilometer, how many kilometers per hour is that? I think it's about 6.66 km/h but not sure I'm doing...

Hi. If I jog at an average pace of 9 mins 10 seconds per kilometer, how many ki...

KKThomas

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R3 done

Just finished run 3. I found this week tough. It was as if I'd so acclimatised to 25 minute runs that the desire to stop at that point became really fierce....

Just finished run 3. I found this week tough. It was as if I'd so acclimatised t...

kitt66

Graduate•7 years ago

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No park run again.

Had to miss out on my park run this morning again 😭 but I had a nice wet and windy afternoon run. 5.9k. 😁

Had to miss out on my park run this morning again 😭 but I had a nice wet and wi...

Martin_Rose

Graduate•7 years ago

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Getting Easier W4R3

What a lovely day it was for a run out 🏃🌞😎 After your advice, I changed my pace and smoothed out my breathing.......what a difference! On Weds I had a bad...

What a lovely day it was for a run out 🏃🌞😎 After your advice, I changed my pa...

TedG

Graduate•7 years ago

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Thank you everyone 😊

W5r3 so nervous of the thought of a full 20 mins well I read through different posts kept thinking stay positive!! Went out and smashed it!!! Yippee I’m so...

W5r3 so nervous of the thought of a full 20 mins well I read through different p...

Cuba2005

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

So today I had planned my usual earlyish run but woke up with lots of gremlins in my head! I had no belief in myself that I would actually be able to run for...

So today I had planned my usual earlyish run but woke up with lots of gremlins i...

Lauralou24

•7 years ago

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Final New Mexico run

I felt great today! 35 minutes of running plus stretching, walking, etc. I may move up my virtual race date and run the 5k in California since I realized I...

I felt great today! 35 minutes of running plus stretching, walking, etc. I may m...

ejvcruns

Graduate•7 years ago

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Well well well...graduated!!!

Completed my graduation run today. Really pleased to have completed the course. There’s hope for anyone, if I can get there so can you :) 🏃🏼 Keep running!!

Completed my graduation run today. Really pleased to have completed the course. ...

GaryB1966

Graduate•7 years ago

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Stats for 5k today

Just thought to look at my stats for today for park run. I was 485th out of 524 in the run. Mind you some people walked!

Just thought to look at my stats for today for park run. I was 485th out of 524 ...

Cornet-Carolyn

Graduate•7 years ago

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It's getting easier

Wk2run3 completed this morning. Definitely find it easier to run in a morning instead of afternoons. Seriously considering getting up at 5 so I can run before...

Wk2run3 completed this morning. Definitely find it easier to run in a morning in...

Lizzj

•7 years ago

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First post grad run, first 5k! 🏃

I've been way under the 5k in 30 minutes (as I expected) but I really wanted to go for it today. My time's not exactly impressive but I am just so happy to...

I've been way under the 5k in 30 minutes (as I expected) but I really wanted to ...

runningforchips

Graduate•7 years ago

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Post Graduation Run

Lovely run in the crisp sunny morning. Can’t believe how much running has become such a big part of my life. A new PB again today and another 5K under my...

Lovely run in the crisp sunny morning. Can’t believe how much running has becom...

Virginia60

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R3- you git. But I got you!

Tried yesterday but within 2 mins my legs were like lead, quite unlike anything before. I couldn’t get my head together. So I aborted the attempt, determined...

Tried yesterday but within 2 mins my legs were like lead, quite unlike anything ...

PetrinaB

Graduate•7 years ago

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22 runs down

5 to go. Still amazed by this program. Very curious to see what life will be like without MJ, but just enjoying our last few hours together. Perhaps he reads...

5 to go. Still amazed by this program. Very curious to see what life will be lik...

Bgager

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk 7 run 2

After a night out with wine I wasn't excited for today's run which was to start an hour earlier than I'd anticipated with the other 0-5k group, this resulted...

After a night out with wine I wasn't excited for today's run which was to start ...

Angellw7y

Graduate•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2017

W7r2 again!

Week 7 Run 1

Week 5 Run 3

Zombie run...

Little piriformis issue...

New gear!

Week 6 run 3

Starting couch to 5k

Week 5 Run 2 tomorrow

Bring on Week 9!

5k Poppy Run

Goodby week 8 hello new running shoes

Running for 3 minutes?!

Dies anyone else HAVE to run on a Sunday?

Getting there

Can someone check my maths, please?

W5R3 done

No park run again.

Getting Easier W4R3

Thank you everyone 😊

Week 5 run 3

Final New Mexico run

Well well well...graduated!!!

Stats for 5k today

It's getting easier

First post grad run, first 5k! 🏃

Post Graduation Run

W6R3- you git. But I got you!

22 runs down

Wk 7 run 2

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