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Mid way through W7

Run2 is scheduled for tonight so that I can complete the week on Saturday morning. I always seem to run better in the mornings but can't schedule this in on a...

Run2 is scheduled for tonight so that I can complete the week on Saturday mornin...

debsatryer

•7 years ago

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Visualisation/ thoughts while running

What do people imagine to motivate themselves? Today I was running thinking of the tough women in films. Clarice Starling at the beginning of silence of the...

What do people imagine to motivate themselves? Today I was running thinking of ...

Boaty

•7 years ago

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W4R1 at last!

After 10 days off due to a sore toe and a bike accident I've finally done the first run of week 4. I'm so happy to have managed it. I noticed I was quite...

After 10 days off due to a sore toe and a bike accident I've finally done the fi...

Boaty

•7 years ago

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Places I wouldn't have gone to

I haven't posted in a while, but am chugging along and will be doing W6R2 tomorrow. It's going slowly, but is so enjoyable, and has worked wonders in terms of...

I haven't posted in a while, but am chugging along and will be doing W6R2 tomorr...

GraGeal

•7 years ago

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PG run 2 mud mud mud

Yesterday I was up and out for my run. I was almost stymied 10 minutes in with the mud. The extra weight put me off my stride. I decided to change my route...

Yesterday I was up and out for my run. I was almost stymied 10 minutes in with ...

LexMis

•7 years ago

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Wk7 R3 in the bag

Completed Wk 7 last night and I'm over the moon. I'm a big fella and I would never have believed that I would be able to run for that long. I think I've even...

Completed Wk 7 last night and I'm over the moon. I'm a big fella and I would nev...

coups1969

Graduate•7 years ago

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Just do something!

I missed out one run and felt I had failed. 6 days after my last run, I just put on my trainers, went back to week 3 again, and ran. Yahoo!

I missed out one run and felt I had failed. 6 days after my last run, I just pu...

l_5l_y

•7 years ago

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AT LAST FAREWELL WEEK 7

Weeks 1-6 flew by but week 7 has gone on for EVER! First of all I thought I’d done Day 2 when I hadn’t so felt I was on catch up and then it’s taken me 6 days...

Weeks 1-6 flew by but week 7 has gone on for EVER! First of all I thought I’d do...

Dw58

•7 years ago

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W7R2 - woohoo!!

Had an awesome run today, though it's getting rather hot here in Aus. Summer really felt like it was on it's way this morning. I managed to do the whole 25...

Had an awesome run today, though it's getting rather hot here in Aus. Summer rea...

Zandy21

•7 years ago

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W8R1 here l come🏃‍♀️

Well that’s W7 completed. Good early run this morning felt a bit sluggish this am think more todo with what l ate last night and not enough fluids yesterday...

Well that’s W7 completed. Good early run this morning felt a bit sluggish this a...

Wantorun2013

Graduate•7 years ago

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Au Revoir Week 6 (Oh YES)

Although I miraculously completed the previous 20 minutes run in W 5, Wk 6 run 3 was still daunting. I mentally told myself not to watch the clock, maintain...

Although I miraculously completed the previous 20 minutes run in W 5, Wk 6 run 3...

dozydeb

•7 years ago

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oi oi

yo yo yo whats poppin my people gonna do some running

c-doggie-dog

•7 years ago

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Continuing to run and loving it !

Well I said I would continue and I have just run my fastest and furthest without feeling like my lungs wanted to explode or my legs were jelly . I am lucky I...

Well I said I would continue and I have just run my fastest and furthest without...

Neezy665

•7 years ago

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Trying to keep fit

I just walked 800kms across Spain, but panic if anyone says run ... as I could achieve that I'm looking to change my mindset about this running park... as we...

I just walked 800kms across Spain, but panic if anyone says run ... as I could a...

M1ssjane

•7 years ago

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Week 8

Anyone else struggle with week 8. I ran 25 minutes with relative ease but the move up to 28 minutes has been awful. Had my first failure yesterday. Just...

Anyone else struggle with week 8. I ran 25 minutes with relative ease but the mo...

Freddieguyer

•7 years ago

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Week 8 - Goodbye!

Morning all, Finished Week 8 last night, and will be doing Week 9 Run 1 at ParkRun on Saturday. the finish line is nearly in sight!!!

Morning all, Finished Week 8 last night, and will be doing Week 9 Run 1 at Park...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Allergies or cold ?

I was just wondering i dont know if im getting the common cold or if i just have allergies alll i have is cough and my chest is irritated already from to much...

I was just wondering i dont know if im getting the common cold or if i just have...

Nicoleee1423

•7 years ago

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Chat forum on Android?

I had an iPhone and this forum was available as a standalone app to the actual running app. My new phone is back on Android and I cant seem to find this forum...

I had an iPhone and this forum was available as a standalone app to the actual r...

GingerBohemian

Graduate•7 years ago

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WK8✅

Roll on Saturday for first graduation week 🏃‍♀️

Neverrunbefore64

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R3 done and dusted

Nice early morning outing today and all went well and at the end I felt that I could do more. Roll on week 5. I don’t get the following - changed my route...

Nice early morning outing today and all went well and at the end I felt that I c...

Javert

•7 years ago

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Anemic 🙁

Been struggling with tiredness, thoughtI'd been overdoing it but went to see Dr. Blood test showed I'm anemic 😝 Got tablets to take so taking a rest then get...

Been struggling with tiredness, thoughtI'd been overdoing it but went to see Dr....

EmmaSheila52

•7 years ago

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Goodbye week 8 .... can’t say I’ll miss you!!!

Finished week 8 Run 3 today last 8 mins was hard until I had a new lease of life for last 3 minutes! No tech issues so actually ran just 28 mins. Looking...

Finished week 8 Run 3 today last 8 mins was hard until I had a new lease of life...

Amarigue1976

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week7 run 1 done

Now I found 25 minutes running super hard in week 6 but today was easier. First 5 minutes were awful but then I found my pace, breathing settled and I even did...

Now I found 25 minutes running super hard in week 6 but today was easier. First ...

Zarmina

•7 years ago

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Wk8 R1

Mission not accomplished. Ran 10 minutes and shins were killing me so I switched to walking. Will reboot and restart W8R1.

Mission not accomplished. Ran 10 minutes and shins were killing me so I switched...

TheClaw

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wanting to start the couch25K program!

I’m nervous, and excited. I’ve tried this program before, and failed on the very first run. I’ve never been good at running- not as a kid, not as an adult,...

I’m nervous, and excited. I’ve tried this program before, and failed on the ver...

Bekk

•7 years ago

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I’m new here

Just started week 3 - again. Had a couple of weeks gap off due to illness, so repeating this week. Onward and upward.

Just started week 3 - again. Had a couple of weeks gap off due to illness, so re...

RuthL

Graduate•7 years ago

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Go forward or repeat ?

I’ve struggled a bit with the runs on week 6. I think it’s more mind over matter but should I go for the 3rd run a scary 25 minutes or repeat runs 1 and 2? Any...

I’ve struggled a bit with the runs on week 6. I think it’s more mind over matter...

Hegg100

Graduate•7 years ago

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iPhone7 - armband or something else while running?

There are days when I think it would have been better without a jacket but I carry my phone in it Although it’s really lightweight, now that I have a base...

There are days when I think it would have been better without a jacket but I car...

ranalite

•7 years ago

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Bye bye Wk 7 - it's been fun!

Go go gadget legs!! I loved my run this evening, Wk7 R3. Tried a new route, even ran 1km up a hill - the 'I don't look that steep until you try to run up me'...

Go go gadget legs!! I loved my run this evening, Wk7 R3. Tried a new route, even...

JB173

•7 years ago

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Yes, I did it!

That's it! I finished W9R3 this afternoon, not without a little bit of apprehension (and excitement) even if the previous runs went fine. And in fact, I nearly...

That's it! I finished W9R3 this afternoon, not without a little bit of apprehens...

Anthie

Graduate•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2017

Mid way through W7

Visualisation/ thoughts while running

W4R1 at last!

Places I wouldn't have gone to

PG run 2 mud mud mud

Wk7 R3 in the bag

Just do something!

AT LAST FAREWELL WEEK 7

W7R2 - woohoo!!

W8R1 here l come🏃‍♀️

Au Revoir Week 6 (Oh YES)

oi oi

Continuing to run and loving it !

Trying to keep fit

Week 8

Week 8 - Goodbye!

Allergies or cold ?

Chat forum on Android?

WK8✅

W4R3 done and dusted

Anemic 🙁

Goodbye week 8 .... can’t say I’ll miss you!!!

Week7 run 1 done

Wk8 R1

Wanting to start the couch25K program!

I’m new here

Go forward or repeat ?

iPhone7 - armband or something else while running?

Bye bye Wk 7 - it's been fun!

Yes, I did it!

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