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Week 9 so near yet so far

I’ve just finished run 2 of this final week. So very pleased with myself that I’m running for 30 mins but as for 5k - I’m tantalisingly close to the distance...

I’ve just finished run 2 of this final week. So very pleased with myself that I’...

LookNannyruns

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8R3

Just completed this run even though it was a comedy of errors 😂😂. Firstly, I hate having to stop when crossing the road, pedestrian lights etc, it really...

Just completed this run even though it was a comedy of errors 😂😂. Firstly, I ...

Squidgette

Graduate•7 years ago

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Giving my heart a workout!

According to my new Fitbit (other gadgets are available!) I run pretty slowly at 12.11mins/mile. Don’t know what that equates to in KMs, but was impressed by...

According to my new Fitbit (other gadgets are available!) I run pretty slowly at...

Oldgal68

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 Run 2

Another 1 in the bag! Week 2 Run 2 done. A little tougher today than Run 1 for some reason but still enjoyed it!

Another 1 in the bag! Week 2 Run 2 done. A little tougher today than Run 1 for s...

Saffa71

•7 years ago

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Week Eight Done, Despite the Sweet Refrain

Truly, I've had enough of this here Julie 'Cause I've heard her every run And every run it's the same naff story, really But the more I hear about the girl The...

Truly, I've had enough of this here Julie 'Cause I've heard her every run And ev...

Late-Starter

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 7 run 1

Why did I find this run harder than 2 days ago couldn’t find my pace today and really struggled I did it but it was hard

Why did I find this run harder than 2 days ago couldn’t find my pace today and r...

Woolley

•7 years ago

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Week 9 lurgy!!

Aaaaargh have come down with man flu one run short of graduating and that in turn is setting my asthma off, will rest up next couple of days and still hoping...

Aaaaargh have come down with man flu one run short of graduating and that in tur...

ChrisAllen1

Graduate•7 years ago

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Quick update

I am alive (kind of) - on IC with my back, some common cold, busy life that took over, and winter laziness. I through a short jog here and there when I walk my...

I am alive (kind of) - on IC with my back, some common cold, busy life that took...

IgaT

Graduate•7 years ago

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IT issue!!!

Antyone else look at the forum on Google Chrome on Android phone?, for some reason I am not getting notifications when someone replies or likes one of my post...

Antyone else look at the forum on Google Chrome on Android phone?, for some reas...

ChrisAllen1

Graduate•7 years ago

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To repeat or not to repeat?

Yesterday i did run 1 of wk 5 but really struggled because of not feeling well with a cold.i felt like i really dragged myself around & although i didnt stop...

Yesterday i did run 1 of wk 5 but really struggled because of not feeling well w...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Graduate status?

How do I get this. I ran in my first Park run last saturday! Yay!!

Zamzam12

Graduate•7 years ago

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Big one today 😳

W5R3 and a echocardiogram to think about 😳 weather bit iffy too ( I’ve been lucky enough to only run in light drizzle or fine weather so far) Not sure whether...

W5R3 and a echocardiogram to think about 😳 weather bit iffy too ( I’ve been luc...

warrenw65

Graduate•7 years ago

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Graduated!!🎉🎉

I know everyone probably thinks this but as I hadn't run for 40 years I seriously doubted I would manage it. Thank you to all of you who encouraged me at the...

I know everyone probably thinks this but as I hadn't run for 40 years I seriousl...

Or10

•7 years ago

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Week 1 completed!

Just completed week 1 and feeling proud! I’ve always said I can’t run it makes me feel ill but decided to give this a go and found having the run broken down...

Just completed week 1 and feeling proud! I’ve always said I can’t run it makes m...

Nicciv123

Graduate•7 years ago

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Advice please

After doing my 5k on the treadmill yesterday I have a lot of pain in my Achilles (?) Does this mean I can’t run until I have no pain? What should I be doing...

After doing my 5k on the treadmill yesterday I have a lot of pain in my Achilles...

TraceyBee

Graduate•7 years ago

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Post Grad -almost made five k today

I made 4.85k but didn't notice until I was home and showered. These days distance is kind of a 'by the way' instead of something I am focused on. It was hot...

I made 4.85k but didn't notice until I was home and showered. These days distanc...

Zandy21

•7 years ago

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Week 9 and beyond a cream crackered update

Hi all , long time no chat . well here goes , as some of you know I was diagnosed with Bowel cancer back in September . I had the tumour removed in late...

Hi all , long time no chat . well here goes , as some of you know I was diagnose...

doubletap

Graduate•7 years ago

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Feeling bleurgh!

Managed 6k tonight... it felt so good so pushed myself forwards First time I let the derogatory comments get to me- shouts from cars, laughing and pointing...

Managed 6k tonight... it felt so good so pushed myself forwards First time I le...

Terimanning25

Graduate•7 years ago

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I’m back !!! 😃

Good evening my lovelies, well it’s been awhile since I’ve been on here , I’ve been suffering with back pain so I’ve not run for 2 weeks 🤨, so as my back is...

Good evening my lovelies, well it’s been awhile since I’ve been on here , I’ve b...

Marv2312

•7 years ago

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Nurovirus 🤢🤮😷

Seriously having to take a week break have not ran since Saturday and won’t be running this week. I’m hoping I feel better next week because this is awful and...

Seriously having to take a week break have not ran since Saturday and won’t be r...

Megzy24

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week off

Hey everyone! Just looking for some advice! I haven’t run for a week due to being away for the weekend then being ill on Monday and Tuesday and I’ve had...

Hey everyone! Just looking for some advice! I haven’t run for a week due to bein...

dennymac82

•7 years ago

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Another Injury 😞

Sorry but I’m here to moan again! I need advice please, as I have a sore and tender left inner ankle bone which hurts when I flex my foot up and down. It...

Sorry but I’m here to moan again! I need advice please, as I have a sore and te...

Mazzy106

•7 years ago

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1 xmas dinner run for the homeless

5k virtual run for a homeless person to eat a Xmas dinner x

Shelby1973

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4 Run 1

It didn’t quite go according to plan! My phone was on charge but didn’t charge so I only had a tiny bit of battery! Off I went with my new Bluetooth earphones...

It didn’t quite go according to plan! My phone was on charge but didn’t charge s...

Bridget007

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R1 'The Way Through The Woods'

The slight niggle in my knee after the final run of W5 had more or less gone but I thought I'd find some forgiving ground 'just in case'; I think I might...

The slight niggle in my knee after the final run of W5 had more or less gone but...

Pm3eak

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running after night duty

I've started and abandoned this programme two many times to mention. But turning 50 (and becoming a nanna 😍) seems to have given me the kick up the bum I...

I've started and abandoned this programme two many times to mention. But turning...

RunningRosie

•7 years ago

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Running and new brain cells?!

Those of us who run in part to stave off the slobbering advances of the Black Dog; there's a really interesting episode of All In The Mind on iplayer here...

Those of us who run in part to stave off the slobbering advances of the Black Do...

the_tea_fairy

Graduate•7 years ago

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I did it!!

Wk9r3 in the bag … I ran for 5k (it took me 33 mins rather than 30) but I did it! Very nearly didn’t go out today as everyone around me has a rotten cold and...

Wk9r3 in the bag … I ran for 5k (it took me 33 mins rather than 30) but I did it...

PashleyPedaller

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R2 and running has had to stop!

I was doing really well, getting all my runs in and improving and feeling great. I landed in hospital last week with gallstones and everything has had to stop....

I was doing really well, getting all my runs in and improving and feeling great....

Tiggi

•7 years ago

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W9R2 sprained ankle 😢

Can't believe it! I'm the definition of a couch potato and have never jogged in the 53 years of my life. Feeling excited about completing the challenge, my...

Can't believe it! I'm the definition of a couch potato and have never jogged in ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2017

Week 9 so near yet so far

W8R3

Giving my heart a workout!

Week 2 Run 2

Week Eight Done, Despite the Sweet Refrain

Week 7 run 1

Week 9 lurgy!!

Quick update

IT issue!!!

To repeat or not to repeat?

Graduate status?

Big one today 😳

Graduated!!🎉🎉

Week 1 completed!

Advice please

Post Grad -almost made five k today

Week 9 and beyond a cream crackered update

Feeling bleurgh!

I’m back !!! 😃

Nurovirus 🤢🤮😷

Week off

Another Injury 😞

1 xmas dinner run for the homeless

W4 Run 1

W6R1 'The Way Through The Woods'

Running after night duty

Running and new brain cells?!

I did it!!

W4R2 and running has had to stop!

W9R2 sprained ankle 😢

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