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Happy calves!

This gambolling snail just plodded gently to jazz tonight for 20 mins. Quiet dark streets, soft mild air, twinkling Christmas lights and happy calves. Shame...

This gambolling snail just plodded gently to jazz tonight for 20 mins. Quiet da...

Elfe5

Graduate•6 years ago

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Begin again!

In the past two years I've gone from working in a gym and being able to train 5 days a week, too moving down the country to become an outdoor activity...

In the past two years I've gone from working in a gym and being able to train 5 ...

Megan9

•6 years ago

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Just started my training

Iv just started jogging and walking as I want to lower my blood pressure. Being a bus driver, I want to get fitter. Energy wise I don't get too out of breath,...

Iv just started jogging and walking as I want to lower my blood pressure. Being ...

RSTurbo50

•6 years ago

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35 minute run

It’s been exactly 3 months since I started the C25K programme and here I am, running for 35 minutes three or four times a week. It was unimaginable 12 weeks...

It’s been exactly 3 months since I started the C25K programme and here I am, ru...

TheClaw

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hating week 4

I've been okay up until now. Finding it difficult but coping. This week I feel like I'm going so slowly I may as well be walking. I've only got one run left...

I've been okay up until now. Finding it difficult but coping. This week I feel l...

Kayleigh2507

•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1 🏃🏻‍♂️

Complete! Strangely got easier toward the end.. Two more to go!!!!!!

RichardA_NP

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R3 Done

Completed Run 3. Last 5 minutes were really tough! So pleased I finished though! Week 5 Run 1 on Xmas Eve! Just in time before the feast!

Completed Run 3. Last 5 minutes were really tough! So pleased I finished though!...

Saffa71

•6 years ago

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Buff 6 ways ✔️

Had some fun with this versatile little accessory... More ideas please?? Juju Xxx

Had some fun with this versatile little accessory... More ideas please?? Juju X...

ju-ju-

Graduate•6 years ago

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I’ve got runfection

Ping.....that was my eyes about 6am this morning...obviously Christmas is on my mind... it’s the last thing I think of when I close my eyes & the first thing I...

Ping.....that was my eyes about 6am this morning...obviously Christmas is on my ...

Mummycav

Administrator•6 years ago

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Early present

Reached wk 8 run 2 last night and managed to push all the way to 5k (in a smidge under 33 mins) 4 runs early. Got 3 runs to go before my official Park Run...

Reached wk 8 run 2 last night and managed to push all the way to 5k (in a smidge...

MarrowFarmer

•6 years ago

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The BEST Christmas present ever !

I have just graduated this morning and I'm absolutely delighted ! When 2017 began, never did I think by the end of it, I would be a 'runner'. It was mid...

I have just graduated this morning and I'm absolutely delighted ! When 2017 bega...

Deirdremmccarthy

Graduate•6 years ago

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w9R3....I did it! Oh, the agony and ecstasy!

As a fibromyalgia sufferer, I really wasn't sure if this C2k lark was a good idea but I like a challenge! The first weeks were tough for me, there's no...

As a fibromyalgia sufferer, I really wasn't sure if this C2k lark was a good ide...

Diddidi

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1 R1 in the bag

I have just completed my first ever run! I am actually buzzing!😬 My exercise of ‘choice’ has always been power walking (and I have completed walking...

I have just completed my first ever run! I am actually buzzing!😬 My exercise o...

Lillybeth30mins

Graduate•6 years ago

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Am I getting enough?

Rest, that is. I'm on an extended holiday and trying to keep the C25k going. But being on holiday means I'm also walking a lot--20K today, a "rest" day. Am I...

Rest, that is. I'm on an extended holiday and trying to keep the C25k going. Bu...

MickGJ

Graduate•6 years ago

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Consolidation run 5k

I graduated mid November covering 3.5k and the 5k distance seemed way out of my reach. Having run 3x per week since today I covered 5k and am thrilled. I am...

I graduated mid November covering 3.5k and the 5k distance seemed way out of my ...

Slowry12

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Total runs and push ups for 2017

Hi all, My last run for the year will be this Sunday for 2017 and I have just done my last set of push ups for the year. I have worked out my totals each for...

Hi all, My last run for the year will be this Sunday for 2017 and I have just do...

shortfatslug

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1— Sticking to it!

I completed wk6 run 1 yesterday. I always find the first 5 mins tricky and once I’ve done that I keep telling myself I can do it to get me through it! The...

I completed wk6 run 1 yesterday. I always find the first 5 mins tricky and once...

Vish-runs

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R2 tomorrow then a two days rest

Been trying to run every other day not just 3 times a week and it’s worked out fine so far. Tomorrow I’ll do W8R2 then next run will be Boxing Day. I’ve had...

Been trying to run every other day not just 3 times a week and it’s worked out f...

warrenw65

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 in the bag 😊

Gremlins gone and week 6 done so back to where I left off before my knee injury 😊 not so keen on starting week 7 on Christmas Day lol so think I will plan for...

Gremlins gone and week 6 done so back to where I left off before my knee injury ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W9R3

Rolled out of bed at 5:45am - on the road at 6am - graduate by 6:40am. That's how to start your day!! Happy Christmas...

Rolled out of bed at 5:45am - on the road at 6am - graduate by 6:40am. That's ho...

Hidden

•6 years ago

19 Replies

The power of support...

This is what my friend wrote in my Christmas card yesterday! Together we are greater than a bunch of random individuals working on our own.

This is what my friend wrote in my Christmas card yesterday! Together we are gre...

Langley-Loper

Graduate•6 years ago

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Still can't run but getting the walking done

As you can see I still can't run at the moment but had my pre-assessment check and MRI on Tuesday and they both went okay the pre-assessment was interesting...

As you can see I still can't run at the moment but had my pre-assessment check a...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•6 years ago

23 Replies

Week 9 Run 2

Just week 9 Run 2. Woop woop. A great run really enjoyed it, Little tired towards the end but got there. Happy Running everyone!!...

Just week 9 Run 2. Woop woop. A great run really enjoyed it, Little tired toward...

Mainers

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Couch to 5k going ok

So I started couch to 5k 3 weeks ago, was really enjoying it, I have 5 stone to lose so it wasn’t easy, but I did actually enjoy it, then then the snow and ice...

So I started couch to 5k 3 weeks ago, was really enjoying it, I have 5 stone to ...

Miffylou

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

Week 6 day 3(2)

After a day at the hospital and hours spent Christmas shopping amongst such grumpy people, (if it's really that bad why not give vouchers instead ;) ), my...

After a day at the hospital and hours spent Christmas shopping amongst such grum...

Geo-Lesley

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Parkrun in St Francis Bay

I normally run the parkrun in Hermanus which is hilly and tough. The first km is one long hill. 😂 Last week after almost two years of parkrun I had a new PB...

I normally run the parkrun in Hermanus which is hilly and tough. The first km ...

martinhermanus

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Successful day

Week 8 Run 2 completed this morning with Mum 😄 Then went to weigh in at Slimming World for the first week and I have lost 5lbs 😁 absolutely chuffed. Week 8...

Week 8 Run 2 completed this morning with Mum 😄 Then went to weigh in at Slimmi...

Nesha123

Graduate•6 years ago

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What have I done...

Lost my running mojo of late so to remotivate myself ive signed up to run 50 miles during January...didnt really think that one through!!!

Lost my running mojo of late so to remotivate myself ive signed up to run 50 mil...

SarahFox

Graduate•6 years ago

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It’s that time of the year again.

Some of us will run through Christmas and not miss a single run. Some of us will struggle to fit them in as life gets busy and we find ourselves tired from...

Some of us will run through Christmas and not miss a single run. Some of us wi...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

13 Replies

W4R1

I am 75 and thought I would try C25K after over twenty years of not running at all. Weeks 1-2 were difficult but running and breathing is getting easier and I...

I am 75 and thought I would try C25K after over twenty years of not running at a...

Greyandold

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2017

Happy calves!

Begin again!

Just started my training

35 minute run

Hating week 4

Week 9 Run 1 🏃🏻‍♂️

W4R3 Done

Buff 6 ways ✔️

I’ve got runfection

Early present

The BEST Christmas present ever !

w9R3....I did it! Oh, the agony and ecstasy!

W1 R1 in the bag

Am I getting enough?

Consolidation run 5k

Total runs and push ups for 2017

Week 6 Run 1— Sticking to it!

W8R2 tomorrow then a two days rest

Week 6 in the bag 😊

W9R3

The power of support...

Still can't run but getting the walking done

Week 9 Run 2

Couch to 5k going ok

Week 6 day 3(2)

Parkrun in St Francis Bay

Successful day

What have I done...

It’s that time of the year again.

W4R1

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