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I did it... (well some of it!)

Just finished week 4, feeling pretty chipper about it. Can’t imagine what week 5 has in store.

Just finished week 4, feeling pretty chipper about it. Can’t imagine what week 5...

VickiMo

•6 years ago

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Week 6, run 1 with a frozen nose

Crikey, it was cold out there this afternoon. Left my warm office to go for a quick lunchtime run - took me 10 minutes to figure out how many layers to wear!...

Crikey, it was cold out there this afternoon. Left my warm office to go for a qu...

RAnselm

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6 done ... out goes the in between walks with it

It was so cold and so decided to do w3r3 on treadmill rather than not at all. Super proud that I managed 25mins continuous running and wasn’t as fully...

It was so cold and so decided to do w3r3 on treadmill rather than not at all. Su...

ranalite

•6 years ago

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Week 8 Struggling

Really struggling with week 8 can’t get the breathing right. Finding it hard to finish. Was ok with week 7 and it’s only 3 minutes more? Anyone else had this...

Really struggling with week 8 can’t get the breathing right. Finding it hard to ...

pilquin

•6 years ago

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Cross trainers

Just bought 2nd hand cross trainer on eBay. Do I : Day 1 run Day 2 cross train Day 3 rest Or Day1 run Day2 cross train/rest Day 3 run Any advice gratefully...

Just bought 2nd hand cross trainer on eBay. Do I : Day 1 run Day 2 cross train D...

Ajs07

Graduate•6 years ago

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Official engagement announcement

Week 9 and I are happy to announce our engagement, we are very happy and looking forward to a long future together. Great run tonight though rather cold.

Week 9 and I are happy to announce our engagement, we are very happy and looking...

Antmusic

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 run 2

Wow what a difference between this run and the last one! Ran in 25 degree heat and sunshine on Sunday and now back in chilly Cheshire and ran in almost subzero...

Wow what a difference between this run and the last one! Ran in 25 degree heat a...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Treadmill

I’m doing this on a treadmill. I’m sure others don’t like but works for me. Just finished week 1 and wondering what speed others set for walk and jog? I know...

I’m doing this on a treadmill. I’m sure others don’t like but works for me. Just...

Rmo70

•6 years ago

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Actually did 5k

Just finished my first 5km run.... done a couple of sub 7 minute kms as well... feeling good... onwards and upwards 😁

Just finished my first 5km run.... done a couple of sub 7 minute kms as well... ...

Terimanning25

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hail.. techno hitch... but w9r3 done🤗

One of those nights!!! Was all excited about my graduation run then came home after a stressful day wondering will I won’t i.... & then decided to just go for...

One of those nights!!! Was all excited about my graduation run then came home af...

Pc59

Graduate•6 years ago

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Shaving off the seconds... but...

3rd post grad run & shaved 2 & a half mins off my last 5 K ...but still can't run as fast as Eleanor Rigby!! 😂 Might have to rethink my play list!😄

3rd post grad run & shaved 2 & a half mins off my last 5 K ...but still can't ru...

Elfe5

Graduate•6 years ago

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Good bye week 8!

I’ve got my first run of week 9 tomorrow and I was wondering if people could tell me if this is really slow and if I need to speed up to make the 5k?

I’ve got my first run of week 9 tomorrow and I was wondering if people could tel...

Kelly_mounty

•6 years ago

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Motivation has gone on holiday!

Don't know whats wrong with me the past few days. I usually have that get up, get dressed and go attitude but after resting my back and foot for a week and...

Don't know whats wrong with me the past few days. I usually have that get up, ge...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1 done but a toughie!!

Got through tonight's run ok but really struggled in the middle section until the usual second wind kicked in around the 22 minute mark, my pace was down on...

Got through tonight's run ok but really struggled in the middle section until th...

ChrisAllen1

Graduate•6 years ago

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Did it!

Wk9 third run complete! Daughter has signed me up for Santa Claus 5k run in Aviemore! More distance and other folks. Bit scary even if all of them have red...

Wk9 third run complete! Daughter has signed me up for Santa Claus 5k run in Avie...

ElizabethHBr

Graduate•6 years ago

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Chuffed with myself

Started week 4 today ....im so pleased with myself . I just did it ...not easy for sure but i did it . Cant believe my progress . Trust the programme they said...

Started week 4 today ....im so pleased with myself . I just did it ...not easy f...

Runwithbob

•6 years ago

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Graduation is in my grasp!

Thats week 8 done now and i am in a state of shock at a few things, one that I can now run for 28 minutes when at the start I couldn't run for 60 seconds, two...

Thats week 8 done now and i am in a state of shock at a few things, one that I c...

zobles

•6 years ago

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Best run yet!

Week 8 Run 1 completed today! At long last I’ve actually enjoyed a wonderful 28 minute run with no aches or pains! I think I can put this down to two...

Week 8 Run 1 completed today! At long last I’ve actually enjoyed a wonderful 28...

Mazzy106

•6 years ago

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W6r3

Wow I bloody did it ...my legs a little jelly like ... But I ran for 25 mins unbelievable ... It wasn’t fast it wasn’t pretty ...but it was DONE!!!! The next...

Wow I bloody did it ...my legs a little jelly like ... But I ran for 25 mins un...

Sciencesue

•6 years ago

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C25K+

Hi all! Is there a forum group for any of the C25K+ stuff? I know there is Bridge to 10k, which I am on (just to get an idea of what this would look like).......

Hi all! Is there a forum group for any of the C25K+ stuff? I know there is Bridg...

vlmiller1225

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R1 done...plus a bit of the old backward.

Beautiful crisp and cold day: absolutely brilliant for running in the lovely Shropshire countryside. Enjoyed the three 5minute runs. No real problems and...

Beautiful crisp and cold day: absolutely brilliant for running in the lovely Sh...

Pm3eak

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2

My first post been enjoying this so far and for someone overweight 52 with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart after W1R1 I never thought I’d be doing...

My first post been enjoying this so far and for someone overweight 52 with high ...

warrenw65

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R1 it's no good I think I'm allergic to running...or is it just the cold?

I looked out at the darkness at 5:45 am this morning and decided my son could stay in bed. I admit I went back to bed too, and I would run solo later in the...

I looked out at the darkness at 5:45 am this morning and decided my son could st...

DIZZIC

Graduate•6 years ago

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Frost and Faffage

After my limited attempts at running last week - I only managed to get out once, was determined that this week I'd be back on track with three runs. Having run...

After my limited attempts at running last week - I only managed to get out once,...

Razouski

•6 years ago

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Week 3 Complete

Week 3 is finally over! Felt a lot better on today’s run - I had that extra bit of energy at the end that I haven’t had this week. My calves and knees are a...

Week 3 is finally over! Felt a lot better on today’s run - I had that extra bit ...

aw1912

•6 years ago

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Feeling a bit emotional...

Well i am back...run 1 of week 4...i.think its fair to say that to a total novice & un-natural runner such as myself its quite a big jump from week 3!!!I am...

Well i am back...run 1 of week 4...i.think its fair to say that to a total novic...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Wk 7 R2

Only managed 22mins today. 1st time I haven't completed the set time. Lungs busting and legs wobbly. Did R1 on Monday and managed to finish (just!) so am...

Only managed 22mins today. 1st time I haven't completed the set time. Lungs bust...

lyndajet

Graduate•6 years ago

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Never running again....

And other horrible thoughts went through my head on this run. Another one was why am I doing this to myself? I’ve proven that I can run, maybe now I should...

And other horrible thoughts went through my head on this run. Another one was wh...

Susieq174

Graduate•6 years ago

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Second last run!

Wk9 R2 completed and it felt good! Can’t believe I’ve just the one run to go! Won’t be until the weekend ..really can’t believe I’ve nearly finished. What a...

Wk9 R2 completed and it felt good! Can’t believe I’ve just the one run to go! Wo...

Webby16

Graduate•6 years ago

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Eeeeek!!!

Off out in the freezing cold to up the anti on run 1 week 4...wish me luck!!!!!🤞🍀

Off out in the freezing cold to up the anti on run 1 week 4...wish me luck!!!!!�...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2017

I did it... (well some of it!)

Week 6, run 1 with a frozen nose

W6 done ... out goes the in between walks with it

Week 8 Struggling

Cross trainers

Official engagement announcement

Week 3 run 2

Treadmill

Actually did 5k

Hail.. techno hitch... but w9r3 done🤗

Shaving off the seconds... but...

Good bye week 8!

Motivation has gone on holiday!

Week 9 Run 1 done but a toughie!!

Did it!

Chuffed with myself

Graduation is in my grasp!

Best run yet!

W6r3

C25K+

W5R1 done...plus a bit of the old backward.

W4R2

W7R1 it's no good I think I'm allergic to running...or is it just the cold?

Frost and Faffage

Week 3 Complete

Feeling a bit emotional...

Wk 7 R2

Never running again....

Second last run!

Eeeeek!!!

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