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week 7 run 1

Completed this run yesterday. Felt a lot better than week 6run 3 and felt that could have continued for longer. Pleasantly surprised when looked at distance...

Completed this run yesterday. Felt a lot better than week 6run 3 and felt that ...

JK1987

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3 Completed and feeling accomplished

Took my son with me again today and persuaded my husband and youngest to walk the dog on the same route. It's a pleasant level route, through an avenue of...

Took my son with me again today and persuaded my husband and youngest to walk th...

DIZZIC

Graduate•7 years ago

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First 5k outside

When I started C25k I signed up to the British Legion Poppy run on the Knavemire York on Saturday 4th November which was yesterday. I have not qualified yet...

When I started C25k I signed up to the British Legion Poppy run on the Knavemire...

Nemota

Graduate•7 years ago

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Good bye W7, W8 I'm ready for you.

First run in daylight for a week! 😁 That "this is ok, I can manage" feeling is stretching over more of my run each time. I always enjoy the endorphins at the...

First run in daylight for a week! 😁 That "this is ok, I can manage" feeling is ...

Elfe5

Graduate•7 years ago

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New shoes, whole new experience!

It's amazing what buying a new pair of running shoes has meant..and I'm wondering if anyone else has felt the same? I promised myself I'd get a decent pair...

It's amazing what buying a new pair of running shoes has meant..and I'm wonderin...

bilbobaggins303

Graduate•7 years ago

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On the injury couch!

Oh no! Due to run wk 8 run 2 today but having to sit it out after taking my 5 year old to an ice skating party yesterday and falling very hard on my coccyx :(...

Oh no! Due to run wk 8 run 2 today but having to sit it out after taking my 5 ye...

Mumof2lauralou

•7 years ago

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Wk3 done

Had a lie in this morning, so ran at 9 instead of 5. Was a cool 6° but dry and sunny so got through it no problem. Tuesday starts week 4 (cringe). Run 2 will...

Had a lie in this morning, so ran at 9 instead of 5. Was a cool 6° but dry and s...

Lizzj

•7 years ago

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1 more 2 go 🏃‍♀️

Wk9 r2 done and dusted 😀 bring on Wednesday and that graduation cap will be mine 😀👨‍🎓 x

Wk9 r2 done and dusted 😀 bring on Wednesday and that graduation cap will be min...

Shelby1973

Graduate•7 years ago

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Just no energy or mentally not up for the run

Not sure what to think, legs not tired, breathing good, steady pace.. Only ran 1.25 miles before walking then walked/ran for 3.2 miles in total. Will put this...

Not sure what to think, legs not tired, breathing good, steady pace.. Only ran 1...

Geord68

Graduate•7 years ago

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Morning run

Decided to drive to a beautiful local park this morning instead of just pounding the streets to do a couple of laps or so round the lake, forgetting they had a...

Decided to drive to a beautiful local park this morning instead of just pounding...

Virginia60

Graduate•7 years ago

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Bit the bullet and started w5

After the disaster of W4 I took the plunge and started W5 (thought I could always go back if I failed ). I even went to the local 5K park run to do it so I...

After the disaster of W4 I took the plunge and started W5 (thought I could alway...

1slowcoach

Graduate•7 years ago

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10K pb!

In May I started couch to 5k. Never ran in my life aged 55 with a hip replacement and slight arthritis in the other. Joined millions of gyms and exercise...

In May I started couch to 5k. Never ran in my life aged 55 with a hip replaceme...

KimLoulou

Graduate•7 years ago

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Graduated!!!🎉🎉🎉😘

After almost 5months I finally graduated!! I've done 4.9k in 30min and pushed myself so much and felt so proud of It!! Up to now I was used to run while...

After almost 5months I finally graduated!! I've done 4.9k in 30min and pushed my...

Impossibleispossible

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R2 boom 👊

Well I did it!! Feeling fabulous about it. My legs know about it now and towards the end of each run, for the first time I really felt a burn sensation in my...

Well I did it!! Feeling fabulous about it. My legs know about it now and toward...

Kmh1970

•7 years ago

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Completed my 2nd week! 🎉🎉🎉

I have managed to complete 2weeks of running 🏃 and finish at end of week 4! Pushed on by my son as my 5k is in a few weeks. Not ideal but I am surprised 😮...

I have managed to complete 2weeks of running 🏃 and finish at end of week 4! Pus...

Caroline382

Graduate•7 years ago

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I GRADUATED!!!! W9R3 well and truly done, but it was a stinker!

Well folks, this is the one I've been waiting for :) If you'd asked me 9 weeks ago if I'd ever get to this point, I'd have said "no". I fully expected, if I...

Well folks, this is the one I've been waiting for :) If you'd asked me 9 weeks a...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W5 R3 done!

So I just typed out a looooong post about this run and my gremlins but it didn't post and failed to load so now i only have the patience to say i did it...I...

So I just typed out a looooong post about this run and my gremlins but it didn't...

zobles

•7 years ago

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W9R2 Thank you

Thank you to all the lovely runners out there that gave me the advice of after having a break for 9 days, just to get back and do the next run. What a...

Thank you to all the lovely runners out there that gave me the advice of after h...

Melons1965

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 in the bag 👍

Week 2 completed. I don’t think I hit my stride until the 3rd run so next week is going to be fun 😬. Still, I’m amazed I’ve got this far and determined to...

Week 2 completed. I don’t think I hit my stride until the 3rd run so next week i...

Suesky17

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2 you crafty wee thing!!

So this week been quite difficult as I was meant to be doing run 3 today but ended up having a couple extra rest days this week as had a dodgy knee so gave it...

So this week been quite difficult as I was meant to be doing run 3 today but end...

dennymac82

•7 years ago

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Week 9 run 2 complete

It's getting close now, the podium is in sight! Just completed a very slow jog in the rain and my hip hurts (I suffered from SPD during pregnancy and I still...

It's getting close now, the podium is in sight! Just completed a very slow jog i...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Wk3 Done 😊

Wk3 Done this morning. Did my usual route as it's nice & flat & there's a lovely view over the River Forth! Really pleased to be back on track & getting my...

Wk3 Done this morning. Did my usual route as it's nice & flat & there's a lovely...

Motherin

Graduate•7 years ago

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Poppy Run Done

Sitting with a cuppa, the Archers; wearing my medal and feeling pleased. A few firsts today: First time running in the frost; saw a few walkers bundled up in...

Sitting with a cuppa, the Archers; wearing my medal and feeling pleased. A few ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Graduating C25K

Are many people finding that they're finishing the programme and can run for 30 minutes but don't cover 5k in this time?

Are many people finding that they're finishing the programme and can run for 30 ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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I did it!! 😊

Just completed my final run, and I feel amazing! It's the last day of our holiday, and my last coastal run for a while! I ran without music for the first...

Just completed my final run, and I feel amazing! It's the last day of our holid...

buddie17

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running by moonlight

Worked in the garden during daylight so ran later. Really good run through the village. One house had sweet candles lighting the sitting room. It wasn't until...

Worked in the garden during daylight so ran later. Really good run through the v...

Lauracorin

•7 years ago

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Embarrassed by a Senior Citizen

After swimming a total of 2.5km over 5 days and 90 minutes of legs arms and core with the PT decided I really should do a bit of running after all you can’t...

After swimming a total of 2.5km over 5 days and 90 minutes of legs arms and core...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk6 run3

Just completed wk 6 and I ran for 25 mins without stopping, even up hills 😁

Ajs07

Graduate•7 years ago

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GRADUATION!! My victory view...but boy that was hard!

So this morning was the morning - Wk9 R3 and even the weather - crisp sunny with a nip in the autumn air - was perfect. Off I set and the first 5 minutes were...

So this morning was the morning - Wk9 R3 and even the weather - crisp sunny with...

DebJogsOn

Graduate•7 years ago

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What music do you run to?

I have a great running playlist and some songs definitely make running easier. Wondered if anyone else has some so I can add to my playlist.

I have a great running playlist and some songs definitely make running easier. W...

Freddieguyer

•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2017

week 7 run 1

W3 Completed and feeling accomplished

First 5k outside

Good bye W7, W8 I'm ready for you.

New shoes, whole new experience!

On the injury couch!

Wk3 done

1 more 2 go 🏃‍♀️

Just no energy or mentally not up for the run

Morning run

Bit the bullet and started w5

10K pb!

Graduated!!!🎉🎉🎉😘

W5R2 boom 👊

Completed my 2nd week! 🎉🎉🎉

I GRADUATED!!!! W9R3 well and truly done, but it was a stinker!

W5 R3 done!

W9R2 Thank you

Week 2 in the bag 👍

Week 5 Run 2 you crafty wee thing!!

Week 9 run 2 complete

Wk3 Done 😊

Poppy Run Done

Graduating C25K

I did it!! 😊

Running by moonlight

Embarrassed by a Senior Citizen

Wk6 run3

GRADUATION!! My victory view...but boy that was hard!

What music do you run to?

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