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Trainers!

I’m definitely becoming a runner... just got excited that my waterproof trainers have been shipped! 😂😂

I’m definitely becoming a runner... just got excited that my waterproof trainers...

dennymac82

•7 years ago

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Clothes today 😂😂😂😂

Well due to our roof being replaced I thought I better ditch the PJ’s today. Week 3 Run2 Done ✅ #properrunnertoday #trackybottoms😃

Well due to our roof being replaced I thought I better ditch the PJ’s today. Wee...

Chelleby78

•7 years ago

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Wk2 run2 calf problem

Hi I recently signed up to do this c25k I completed week 1 in a week and started week 2 about a week later. My first run passed ok but on my 2nd run of the...

Hi I recently signed up to do this c25k I completed week 1 in a week and started...

Leythersrus1

•7 years ago

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WK8R2

Set of in the rain ☔️ with cold wind 💨 blowing in my face, hat on but no gloves, 5 minutes on I was wishing I had put them on but halfway through I was glad I...

Set of in the rain ☔️ with cold wind 💨 blowing in my face, hat on but no gloves...

Neverrunbefore64

Graduate•7 years ago

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The struggle is real 😩😩

Ok so run my week9 run 1 today and it was one of the hardest runs going. Some runs are easier than others and some harder than others but my god that was...

Ok so run my week9 run 1 today and it was one of the hardest runs going. Some ru...

Megzy24

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8r1

The end is in sight!!! Can now run 25 mins two runs on treadmill and one on the road. Found the road better but slightly harder going. Fitness getting better...

The end is in sight!!! Can now run 25 mins two runs on treadmill and one on the ...

Cuba2005

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R2 harder

Completed W4R2 this morning in the dark - who turned the heating on compared to yesterday? (So I was over dressed and over warm) Not as easy or enjoyable as...

Completed W4R2 this morning in the dark - who turned the heating on compared to ...

Javert

•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

Well that’s Run 3 of week 5 cracked, certainly a tough one. Wow 20 minutes running, got their slow n steady.

Well that’s Run 3 of week 5 cracked, certainly a tough one. Wow 20 minutes runni...

Mainers

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2 done

It wasn’t as easy as I expected after my tech mishap on Sunday when I ran for 36 mins by mistake as I found out my lap which I thought took 4 mins actually...

It wasn’t as easy as I expected after my tech mishap on Sunday when I ran for 36...

Amarigue1976

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week seven run one in the bag!

It's another milestone, hitting straight runs with no walks. As usual on the straight runs, the first half was murder and then I found my groove and the last...

It's another milestone, hitting straight runs with no walks. As usual on the str...

Zandy21

•7 years ago

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C25K - Consolidation Run ...

Well, my first run, post graduation .... consolidating on the C25K program for a couple of weeks trying to maintain the mentality of running for 30 minutes...

Well, my first run, post graduation .... consolidating on the C25K program for a...

Christene

Graduate•7 years ago

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Florida run 2

Overlaid this morning had a busy day in Hollywood studios with all the family,yesterday Was late setting off this morning 8.15 am and it was very warm and...

Overlaid this morning had a busy day in Hollywood studios with all the family,ye...

Rockette

•7 years ago

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Week 8 run 2 . Many thanks

Well , who would of believed it. I have been a non runner for more years than I care to admit . Tonight I ran my 28 minutes and then ran another 2 to notch my...

Well , who would of believed it. I have been a non runner for more years than I ...

FatBoyBaz

•7 years ago

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Still going...

I finally bagged the 5K today, now it is nearly 3 months since I graduated but it was never a priority to hit the distance, I was just happy running 3 times a...

I finally bagged the 5K today, now it is nearly 3 months since I graduated but i...

PaulaHud46

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 done

Just got in the door after the 25 minute non-stop run of week 6 run 3. Can’t believe I can run that far already! Feeling great, if a little sore in the shins!

Just got in the door after the 25 minute non-stop run of week 6 run 3. Can’t bel...

MikeJones68

Graduate•7 years ago

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Forgive me father....

For I think I've sinned! I hope you'll all welcome me back? Graduated a few years ago with the help of you all on this wonderful forum, carried on running and...

For I think I've sinned! I hope you'll all welcome me back? Graduated a few yea...

marpick

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running at night.

I run through a park. Much of which has no light. What is better to run with a headlamp or a chest one?

I run through a park. Much of which has no light. What is better to run with a h...

Troyski74

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R1 Happy Me!

I did it! Still the jogging snail but cannot believe I did 5 minutes, I set off with the full intention of having to keep repeating the run until I could make...

I did it! Still the jogging snail but cannot believe I did 5 minutes, I set off ...

Camalota

Graduate•7 years ago

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Supernova 5k - Race report!

What a busy day.... The day was spent taking in a couple of important historical sites in Stirling. At the Wallace Monument we walked up 246 spiral stone steps...

What a busy day.... The day was spent taking in a couple of important historical...

skysue16

Graduate•7 years ago

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Little joys :-)

When you're running along a side street by yourself and you run through leaves and have a quick kick of them, then repeat all along the way...happy sigh :-)...

When you're running along a side street by yourself and you run through leaves a...

Antmusic

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5 R3 Did it!!

Feeling emotional. Managed to keep going for the full 20 minutes. Five weeks ago I was out of breath climbing the stairs. Can't believe I did it!

Feeling emotional. Managed to keep going for the full 20 minutes. Five weeks a...

pmorley

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Advice and Encouragement please! Week 9 Run 1

I have posted before about distance so sorry to repeat myself but I feel so disappointed that the NHS app told me today that I have run my target of 30 mins...

I have posted before about distance so sorry to repeat myself but I feel so disa...

DoggleBoggle

•7 years ago

21 Replies

Week 7 Run 1 HARD!!!

Hi all, I found this run really hard. Harder than week 6 Run 3. I was also a bit slower. Will it ever get easier!?

Hi all, I found this run really hard. Harder than week 6 Run 3. I was also a bit...

Kelly_mounty

•7 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2 🏃🏿🏃🏿🏃🏿🏃🏿

Good evening my lovelies 😃 !!!! Well after having such a horrible cold last week I went and I did my second run 🏃‍♀️ off week 8 . My word it was hard I had...

Good evening my lovelies 😃 !!!! Well after having such a horrible cold last wee...

Marv2312

•7 years ago

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Wee hills & rain😨for w8r1

Well for me it’s definitely taking new routes on longer runs! It was a real thought going out tonight dark& drizzling rain but i knew if I didn’t go thats a...

Well for me it’s definitely taking new routes on longer runs! It was a real thou...

Pc59

Graduate•7 years ago

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W9R2 😱😨😬

I got up this morning at 5am ready to go for my run at 5.30. On checking the weather it was very icy so I decided the streets may not be very safe so postponed...

I got up this morning at 5am ready to go for my run at 5.30. On checking the wea...

TJMazz

Graduate•7 years ago

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Just back from W4R2 ... I feel like I am really running now!!

Did the same distance as W4R1 and did just over 3k in 30mins including warm up n cool down. But it feels like my legs are getting used to the concept of...

Did the same distance as W4R1 and did just over 3k in 30mins including warm up n...

ranalite

•7 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2 Done, Ooooops I ran for 30 mins 😁

I fear I am about to get a telling off from Oldfloss and others as I kept going at the end of my 25 minutes to end at 30. The first 10 felt great, the second...

I fear I am about to get a telling off from Oldfloss and others as I kept going ...

ChrisAllen1

Graduate•7 years ago

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I cant believe it

Well here i am. Just finished week 3 run one Im amazed with myself. Thank you for the advise re calf pain. It worked. Phew!

Well here i am. Just finished week 3 run one Im amazed with myself. Thank you f...

Biris1

•7 years ago

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Advice needed

Please help me out all you wonderful people. I done W6 R2 a week ago and I have been laid up since with a virus I’m feeling much better now and planning to get...

Please help me out all you wonderful people. I done W6 R2 a week ago and I have ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

22 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2017

Trainers!

Clothes today 😂😂😂😂

Wk2 run2 calf problem

WK8R2

The struggle is real 😩😩

W8r1

W4R2 harder

Week 5 Run 3

Week 8 Run 2 done

Week seven run one in the bag!

C25K - Consolidation Run ...

Florida run 2

Week 8 run 2 . Many thanks

Still going...

Week 6 done

Forgive me father....

Running at night.

W4R1 Happy Me!

Supernova 5k - Race report!

Little joys :-)

W5 R3 Did it!!

Advice and Encouragement please! Week 9 Run 1

Week 7 Run 1 HARD!!!

Week 8 Run 2 🏃🏿🏃🏿🏃🏿🏃🏿

Wee hills & rain😨for w8r1

W9R2 😱😨😬

Just back from W4R2 ... I feel like I am really running now!!

Week 7 Run 2 Done, Ooooops I ran for 30 mins 😁

I cant believe it

Advice needed

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