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Week 9 is on the horizon

Thanks for all the laughs and encouragement for my plan to wear running gear all day under my work clothes. I did it, and got my W8R3 run in (although it...

Thanks for all the laughs and encouragement for my plan to wear running gear all...

Lizzisforliving

Graduate•6 years ago

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I’m new here .. and still here!

Hello folks -I’m new here, we’ll I joined in October and eventually made it out a couple of weeks ago. Today I completed w2 r1- and I’m still here! I read...

Hello folks -I’m new here, we’ll I joined in October and eventually made it out ...

Whippitt

Graduate•6 years ago

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Park run

First park run tomorrow 😮 finished week 7 yesterday both nervous and excited to see how I manage the 5k🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️

First park run tomorrow 😮 finished week 7 yesterday both nervous and excited to...

Shelleybroughton

•6 years ago

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Achilles tendon

Today I was supposed to run, and was looking forward to, W1R3. But after Wednesday's run, my achilles tendon has been really painful, especially yesterday....

Today I was supposed to run, and was looking forward to, W1R3. But after Wednesd...

antonioa

Graduate•6 years ago

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Final pre-week one run complete!

All ready for w1r1 Monday. We listened to the podcast and completed the week one course which amounts to the same amount of jogging and pretty well the same...

All ready for w1r1 Monday. We listened to the podcast and completed the week one...

I_can_run

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R2

Good job done. Really helps running with a friend. #inittogether

Getfitjack

Graduate•6 years ago

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Half way there!

January 1st and I started the 50 miles in a month challenge. I'd lost my running mojo and thought this would kick start it. Well 12 days in and I've racked up...

January 1st and I started the 50 miles in a month challenge. I'd lost my runnin...

SarahFox

Graduate•6 years ago

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Internal compass fail

I’m bored with my usual work run so i headed off to Banstead Heath today for a change. Well it turned into quite an adventure. My 5k loop turned into a 5k...

I’m bored with my usual work run so i headed off to Banstead Heath today for a c...

Tomstevenson63

•6 years ago

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Week 1 completed - need to stop clock watching!

Well that's week 1 done. Cant say I have found it easy but at least it is one more week of exercise than I have done in the last 20 years! Still find myself...

Well that's week 1 done. Cant say I have found it easy but at least it is one mo...

smithp24

•6 years ago

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Just Arrived...

Back in September, I started on my c25k journey, and have been encouraged through it so far by the silky smooth voice of Joe Whiley. Unfortunately, due to...

Back in September, I started on my c25k journey, and have been encouraged throug...

BenK123

Graduate•6 years ago

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Looking to start

Hi everyone, I’m looking to start the couch to 5k run and wondered how I go about this please??? TIA Catriona

Hi everyone, I’m looking to start the couch to 5k run and wondered how I go abou...

Catrionastewart

•6 years ago

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Week one done

I so pleased I started this. For a long time I've been unhappy with feeling unfit but I couldn't see how to begin changing it. I'm 50 and I stopped...

I so pleased I started this. For a long time I've been unhappy with feeling unf...

bluebanella

•6 years ago

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Worn Out--Follow Up

Hi All. Sorry for not getting back those of you who posted of encouragement & advice on me feeling totally worn out. I think I was trying to push it too hard...

Hi All. Sorry for not getting back those of you who posted of encouragement & ad...

dindy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Another newbie saying hello

I just finished my W5r1 a few minutes ago. I am in Texas and it was a little cold this morning. 23°F. (-5 degrees c).I figured I owed you all a big thank you...

I just finished my W5r1 a few minutes ago. I am in Texas and it was a little co...

Froglegs

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 done 💪🏻

Week 3...I’m coming for you!! (After my little sausage legs have rested 😬)

Catbee

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4

Week 4 starts on Sunday 🤞

ebcroquet

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Graduation Badges

Hi All The new stock of pin badges arrived this afternoon and all those who pre ordered have had their orders despatched today, wear them with pride. Anyone...

Hi All The new stock of pin badges arrived this afternoon and all those who pre ...

completerunner

•6 years ago

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Interesting couple of weeks, Graduation, Running in the sun, running round a ship and being chased by zombies in new shoes!

I started my journey in early September 2017, I ran 3 times most weeks but missed a few weeks here and there traveling with work, I went back a few steps at...

I started my journey in early September 2017, I ran 3 times most weeks but misse...

Badger1974

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 Done

Finished W2R3 this morning. My son came along to keep me company and was very impressed that his mum could run lol. Feeling very pleased with myself and also a...

Finished W2R3 this morning. My son came along to keep me company and was very im...

JaniceB63

•6 years ago

1 Reply

The world turned upside down...W9R2

After spending some time away I'm back for my first run in Brockwell Park for over a month. It all seems so familiar yet everything is different. When I get...

After spending some time away I'm back for my first run in Brockwell Park for ov...

MickGJ

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just reading ...

That 12 January is the most common date for New Year's Resolutions to fall by the wayside and most commonly the gym memberships, exercise regimes etc. That...

That 12 January is the most common date for New Year's Resolutions to fall by th...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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First time running this weekend

I've been putting this off since I broke my leg a few years ago, and ended in the hospital for sometime. After I got better, I seen a picture of myself and...

I've been putting this off since I broke my leg a few years ago, and ended in th...

ShadowDee

Graduate•6 years ago

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Top of Foot Injury

Anyone have problems with the top of their foot hurting. Working on 10 minutes of running...yeah not much but haven't been at this long and all of the sudden...

Anyone have problems with the top of their foot hurting. Working on 10 minutes o...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Needing a bit of help please

Hi i'm Pam, 62 in June and 4 stone to lose before my sons wedding in December. Joined slimming world a week ago and the gym. I've become a couch potato and...

Hi i'm Pam, 62 in June and 4 stone to lose before my sons wedding in December. J...

Pamcairns

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Going back a week or two is OK

Hi All I was going so well... I had just (only just!) completed week 6 and was told by my app that I was a RUNNER yay!!!! Then I got the dreaded lurgy and was...

Hi All I was going so well... I had just (only just!) completed week 6 and was t...

TiredOldMan

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R2

Just completed this run but struggled. Has anybody else had this? Thought it would be a breeze so a little disappointed.

Just completed this run but struggled. Has anybody else had this? Thought it wo...

Sue1421

Graduate•6 years ago

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Can't help but notice ...

the number of new runners getting on with the program ... just listen to Oldfloss , ju-ju- , Realfoodieclub and the other mentors and you will complete the...

the number of new runners getting on with the program ... just listen to Oldflo...

Christene

Graduate•6 years ago

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One run to graduation!

Well I had to have 6 days off due to the lurgy/a cold but managed to get my W9R2 done today! I slowed right down by about 1.5 mins/km and ran way over 30mins...

Well I had to have 6 days off due to the lurgy/a cold but managed to get my W9R2...

Lordi

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run in a week

So after pain last Friday I have rested for a week and attempted a treadmill run this morning... and I now feel so downhearted... no pain (thankfully) but...

So after pain last Friday I have rested for a week and attempted a treadmill run...

Terimanning25

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R2 complete and wondering.....

Just back from W1R2. Although I felt a bit stiff for the first couple of 60sec runs, each one seemed to get easier. Maybe I need to speed up? But, I was...

Just back from W1R2. Although I felt a bit stiff for the first couple of 60sec r...

BJ56

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2018

Week 9 is on the horizon

I’m new here .. and still here!

Park run

Achilles tendon

Final pre-week one run complete!

W2R2

Half way there!

Internal compass fail

Week 1 completed - need to stop clock watching!

Just Arrived...

Looking to start

Week one done

Worn Out--Follow Up

Another newbie saying hello

Week 2 done 💪🏻

Week 4

Graduation Badges

Interesting couple of weeks, Graduation, Running in the sun, running round a ship and being chased by zombies in new shoes!

Week 2 Done

The world turned upside down...W9R2

Just reading ...

First time running this weekend

Top of Foot Injury

Needing a bit of help please

Going back a week or two is OK

W6R2

Can't help but notice ...

One run to graduation!

First run in a week

W1R2 complete and wondering.....

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