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Strange

I'm lost

Billy69

•7 years ago

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Whoooo! I did it -W5R3

I can’t believe I actually did it and have to admit it really was fine, maybe not enjoyable but certainly not a torture. The feeling at the end is amazing and...

I can’t believe I actually did it and have to admit it really was fine, maybe no...

feebe

•7 years ago

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W7R3 struggle

After a super R2 today was the complete opposite. :( The fact that I really didn't feel like running today but forced myself to do so, was probably the reason....

After a super R2 today was the complete opposite. :( The fact that I really didn...

1slowcoach

Graduate•7 years ago

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Measuring 5k

Hi I’m getting a bit previous but is there an app that tells you when you’ve completed a 5k ? Something that interacts with you as you are running ? I’m only...

Hi I’m getting a bit previous but is there an app that tells you when you’ve com...

pilquin

•7 years ago

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W8R2 Midges and all !!

Woke up and read Petrina’s post this morning before l ran👊💪 need l say more !! What an inspiration. Had a great run full of positivity didn’t even hear the...

Woke up and read Petrina’s post this morning before l ran👊💪 need l say more !...

Wantorun2013

Graduate•7 years ago

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Stupid Boy....

I noticed as the weeks went on that Garmin connect indicates when you run along courses, and segments of courses, that other runners have created. I only...

I noticed as the weeks went on that Garmin connect indicates when you run along ...

SlowLoris

•7 years ago

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T Shirt

I'm sure I saw on this forum somewhere some lovely C25k tshirts and would like to know how to purchase them. My 18 yr old CP son is now at W8r3 and my...

I'm sure I saw on this forum somewhere some lovely C25k tshirts and would like t...

Bestcat

Graduate•7 years ago

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c25k with a running group

Having tired C25K before by myself a few years ago and failing to finish, I noticed a women only run group doing c25k once a week near where I live. With £10...

Having tired C25K before by myself a few years ago and failing to finish, I noti...

AuraShadows

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3

Thank you all for your wonderful advice I am now 100% healthy again and the virus has gone. Listened to you all and my body and went out this morning and ran...

Thank you all for your wonderful advice I am now 100% healthy again and the viru...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Run 3 Week 6

That’s my Week 6 Run 3 completed wow. That we as tough one. Completed in the bag and in the rain !! Thursday week 7 Run 1 come on !! Onwards and upwards guys!!...

That’s my Week 6 Run 3 completed wow. That we as tough one. Completed in the bag...

Mainers

Graduate•7 years ago

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2nd graduation run

Hi guys forgot to post this yesterday did a 2 nd graduation run to see exactly how long it took for 5 k and it was 35.17 it's probably really slow snail pace...

Hi guys forgot to post this yesterday did a 2 nd graduation run to see exactly h...

kst2222

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R2 in the bag

With trepidation I awoke at 5.40 this morning and was out of the house just before 6. Trepidation because I feel like I’m getting a cold - sore throat and...

With trepidation I awoke at 5.40 this morning and was out of the house just befo...

Javert

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5 day 1 (queasy)

Week 5 day 1 Well, I went and did it. I've been up almost 19 hours, my thighs and calves are stiff and sore, squats again yesterday, still feel a little...

Week 5 day 1 Well, I went and did it. I've been up almost 19 hours, my thighs a...

Geo-Lesley

•7 years ago

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HELP!!!!

I graduated quite awhile ago. I am massively proud of myself (and others like me) however I am still a lone snail (sorry to oldfloss for pinching) I still run...

I graduated quite awhile ago. I am massively proud of myself (and others like me...

KLHg

Graduate•7 years ago

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This one’s for you, IannodaTruffe!

@IannodaTruffe and I had a fab run last Saturday, putting our respective skewed worlds to rights and discussing running- his experience of it and my...

@IannodaTruffe and I had a fab run last Saturday, putting our respective skewed ...

PetrinaB

Graduate•7 years ago

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Pre run food?

Hi everyone! I am getting into the way of doing my runs in the morning and am trying to see what works best for me eg run before food or have a small thing...

Hi everyone! I am getting into the way of doing my runs in the morning and am tr...

dennymac82

•7 years ago

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Distance update....

No wonder I had lead legs tonight.... for the 1st time I actually covered over 5km during my run (including 5 minute warm up walk and 5 minute cool down walk)....

No wonder I had lead legs tonight.... for the 1st time I actually covered over 5...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2 done...

Hi guys, So I've really taken a liking to this night time running and just finished week 8 Run 2. It wasn't easy tonight though at all. Felt like I had lead...

Hi guys, So I've really taken a liking to this night time running and just finis...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Progress - Plantar Fasciitis

Today I experimented with my insoles. Went for two together: ones for fallen arch (on top)and gel - (on the bottom)! Definitely a good move! I felt much...

Today I experimented with my insoles. Went for two together: ones for fallen arc...

Lindarunner

•7 years ago

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Week 3 - completed!!

Completed w3r3 tonight. It was lashing with rain but I persevered and didn’t let it put me off. Felt good to get that week done. A bit apprehensive of week 4...

Completed w3r3 tonight. It was lashing with rain but I persevered and didn’t let...

knackeredgirl

•7 years ago

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Wk7r2 - Note to self.....

Do not leave 5 days between runs again! That was hard work! Much harder than run 1, which was of course identical, even down to my route.

Do not leave 5 days between runs again! That was hard work! Much harder than run...

MikeJones68

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Not graduating today.... :(

So.. I thought today would be my graduation run... but for some reason this last week is taking LONGER than any of the previous weeks!! I'm pretty sad about...

So.. I thought today would be my graduation run... but for some reason this last...

vlmiller1225

Graduate•7 years ago

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The Return of the Missing Mojo

Having had a couple of weeks with no desire to run, and a few runs that have been completely meh, I was determined to get out the door this morning and run,...

Having had a couple of weeks with no desire to run, and a few runs that have bee...

Razouski

•7 years ago

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Week 7 😱

Just completed W7R1 and I actually ENJOYED it!! First run in the dark and a little drizzle and I even managed to power up for the last minute - unbelievable!...

Just completed W7R1 and I actually ENJOYED it!! First run in the dark and a litt...

Kmh1970

•7 years ago

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Plodding on

I'm puffing and panting through week 6 but getting there needing 2 days sometimes so prob bouldering week 8 really !! Ironically I noticed tonight that I ran...

I'm puffing and panting through week 6 but getting there needing 2 days sometime...

Cadley

•7 years ago

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Rest for 2 days before WK5R3??

Help! Due to do my 20 min run tomorrow 😩. So far, I have only ever taken one rest day in between runs but thinking of having a 2 day break as quite nervous...

Help! Due to do my 20 min run tomorrow 😩. So far, I have only ever taken one re...

feebe

•7 years ago

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W9R2 - Done.

....and then there was 1!!!

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Wk5 run 1

Didn't really fancy going out this morning. A cool 5° and horrible drizzly rain. But I went, and surprisingly (for me anyway) I found the 3 x 5 minute runs...

Didn't really fancy going out this morning. A cool 5° and horrible drizzly rain....

Lizzj

•7 years ago

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Week 7 run 2 done

Will running for 25 minutes ever get easier? Having said that, 20 min I can do easily..after I get over the hurdle of the achy and huffy-puffy first5minutes!...

Will running for 25 minutes ever get easier? Having said that, 20 min I can do e...

Zarmina

•7 years ago

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Consolidation 🏃🏻‍♀️

Just been out for my run. After running it alone on Saturday and hitting 5k decided to take some advice I was given and keep to the 30 minute run. I ran Week...

Just been out for my run. After running it alone on Saturday and hitting 5k deci...

TJMazz

Graduate•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2017

Strange

Whoooo! I did it -W5R3

W7R3 struggle

Measuring 5k

W8R2 Midges and all !!

Stupid Boy....

T Shirt

c25k with a running group

Week 6 Run 3

Run 3 Week 6

2nd graduation run

W5R2 in the bag

Week 5 day 1 (queasy)

HELP!!!!

This one’s for you, IannodaTruffe!

Pre run food?

Distance update....

Week 8 Run 2 done...

Progress - Plantar Fasciitis

Week 3 - completed!!

Wk7r2 - Note to self.....

Not graduating today.... :(

The Return of the Missing Mojo

Week 7 😱

Plodding on

Rest for 2 days before WK5R3??

W9R2 - Done.

Wk5 run 1

Week 7 run 2 done

Consolidation 🏃🏻‍♀️

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