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Beautiful Morning

Set off for a 30 minute run around 8.30 this morning. It’s a lovely day here. A slight frost but clear on the cycle path for running. Lovely to see the sun...

Set off for a 30 minute run around 8.30 this morning. It’s a lovely day here. A ...

TJMazz

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 done!

Wow. So I've just run week 1 run 3 and that seemed the hardest. I didn't have the pushchair with me so it could have been that I guess or am I maybe pushing...

Wow. So I've just run week 1 run 3 and that seemed the hardest. I didn't have th...

Clairecandothis

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finally getting back to it.

So I had the C25k app on my phone for a good year. I set it up when I first dowloaded the app. Michael Johnson was going to be my coach. I like his voice you...

So I had the C25k app on my phone for a good year. I set it up when I first dow...

Crandale

•6 years ago

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I’ve done it!!!

Well....I’ve just finished W9R3 and I’m over the moon! Never thought I’d be able to achieve that. I’m nowhere near 30 mins for the 5K distance, but I have ran...

Well....I’ve just finished W9R3 and I’m over the moon! Never thought I’d be able...

Allia

•6 years ago

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Second thoughts

Woke up this morning aching and tired. Supposed to be doing week 2 run 1 today. Was so enthusiastic that I even bought some new trainers yesterday. All that...

Woke up this morning aching and tired. Supposed to be doing week 2 run 1 today. ...

JaniceB63

•6 years ago

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and now, for anyone wondering whether to do c25k on the treadmill

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Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 8 day 1

My dissertation has been taking up all my waking moments for the last few days so I haven't run for five days. This morning my elder son and I rose early and...

My dissertation has been taking up all my waking moments for the last few days s...

Geo-Lesley

•6 years ago

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First parkrun time and your most recent parkrun time?

If you wouldn't mind sharing that info, together with approx dates, it will give us all an idea of what sort of improvement is possible and over what time...

If you wouldn't mind sharing that info, together with approx dates, it will give...

OpheliaCrying

Graduate•6 years ago

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Brisk walk to run

I have been brisk walking for a few months so I have now decided I will have a go at running. I have never run but will do my first tomorrow

I have been brisk walking for a few months so I have now decided I will have a g...

Burnhambeach

•6 years ago

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Not complete couch potato

As I exercise regularly I have started c25k at week six just done run 2 tonight which was fine just find it hard to set my pace worry I am going too slow

As I exercise regularly I have started c25k at week six just done run 2 tonight ...

Juru75

•6 years ago

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A Very happy new year you all

Well the New year started with a 5K run on New years day, I have my sights set on a long run in June which I have set as a target for myself, I'm looking to...

Well the New year started with a 5K run on New years day, I have my sights set o...

Matlins

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run!! Blog !

First run tonight. Day one. I have started to write about my runs on my blog www.aimzleigh.com

First run tonight. Day one. I have started to write about my runs on my blog ww...

Aimzleigh

•6 years ago

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Monkey on my back

The monkey on my back talked me out of my 2nd parkrun today. It was cold 0c and foggy.. but that was no real excuse, I think my real defeat is I always find...

The monkey on my back talked me out of my 2nd parkrun today. It was cold 0c and ...

pinkaardvark

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hopeful

Hi I am really hoping to get back to running but my confidence is bit low ? Anyone feel the same ?

Hi I am really hoping to get back to running but my confidence is bit low ? Anyo...

Hh-56

•6 years ago

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Week 1 Run 3 🎉

Week 1 run3 DONE! I’m chuffed to bits that I did it coz i really was not in the mood AT ALL. Boom 💥 cheers Jo Whiley 👍🏻 😘

Week 1 run3 DONE! I’m chuffed to bits that I did it coz i really was not in the ...

Catbee

Graduate•6 years ago

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Shin pain!

Hi I’ve just started week 6, and am struggling with shin pain, just on my right leg. I’ve been out today and had gait analysis and bought new trainers to help....

Hi I’ve just started week 6, and am struggling with shin pain, just on my right ...

Mattsmummy1973

•6 years ago

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W1 r2 complete!

Found this harder than the first but still ok. Think I was abit quicker without realising 😂

Found this harder than the first but still ok. Think I was abit quicker without ...

Bernie1988

Graduate•6 years ago

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Family meals

Need help choosing the right foods that the kids will enjoy they are a little bit fussy but meals for all the family so Iam not cooking separate meals.

Need help choosing the right foods that the kids will enjoy they are a little bi...

Missjovi

•6 years ago

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1st 5 K!

Well today I ran my first 5 K. I was very anxious as it was a long way from where I live and I was worried I wouldn't arrive in time or find my way. My...

Well today I ran my first 5 K. I was very anxious as it was a long way from wher...

p1M2l3

•6 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 App glitch

So went out today - finished week 3 Xmas eve. Wondered whether I should repeat week 3 but thought I’d give it a go and see. 3mins fine then 5 mins managed it -...

So went out today - finished week 3 Xmas eve. Wondered whether I should repeat w...

Gbh36

•6 years ago

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Whoops too many rest days makes for idilitis

Since I’ve begun running I have kept to 1 or 2 rest days without fail, I ran New Years Eve and then oopsie I kind of found a gazillion excuses not run... Too...

Since I’ve begun running I have kept to 1 or 2 rest days without fail, I ran New...

LookNannyruns

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk 4 R1

Thought I would start the plan again at wk4. Run went well today a couple of niggles but left calf muscle was fine. As always feels so good to get out.

Thought I would start the plan again at wk4. Run went well today a couple of nig...

siabod

Graduate•6 years ago

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Doing it all again

I proudly graduated from C25k back in September, took part in a couple of park runs with good times and was starting to train for a 10k race I’d planned to do...

I proudly graduated from C25k back in September, took part in a couple of park r...

Mandygecko

Graduate•6 years ago

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If it's true that the tough runs are the ones that make us...

... then this mornings run was worth it! First 10k in a few weeks and the local tracks and trails are wet and muddy and I just found it all quite tough going...

... then this mornings run was worth it! First 10k in a few weeks and the local ...

Sandraj39

Graduate•6 years ago

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Day one for me....i gotta do this :-)

So today was day one for me .... just to get out house and motivated was a challenge in itself lol but im dertermined to do this ,i have a habit of starting...

So today was day one for me .... just to get out house and motivated was a chall...

Nessie1979

•6 years ago

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w-2r2 - still pre week one

We might get to start faster on the official c25K plan than we thought. Last night, in the rather slippery frost, we were out for a full 30 minutes. Last time...

We might get to start faster on the official c25K plan than we thought. Last ni...

I_can_run

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post graduation parkrun

Well folks I’m buzzing. Graduated C25K on Weds and did my 1st Parkrun today. And it was fab, and I ran the whole 5k in 36 mins. What a great way to consolidate...

Well folks I’m buzzing. Graduated C25K on Weds and did my 1st Parkrun today. And...

Suesky17

Graduate•6 years ago

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Christmas Eve virtual run

This came... it's massive and heavy 😁 Started my collection now ❤️

Terimanning25

Graduate•6 years ago

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Parkrun 7 and TWO PBs... If I can you certainly can!!!

Apologies. I have just read this post through and it sounds like a sermon... you can tell I am a school teacher! Can I start by saying that the aim of this...

Apologies. I have just read this post through and it sounds like a sermon... you...

Kingfisherk26

Graduate•6 years ago

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Sticking with 2.5km for now

So I have successfully run 3 times in a week for the first time in 16 weeks! I am so happy but am taking it super easy and run/walking 2.5km as to build up the...

So I have successfully run 3 times in a week for the first time in 16 weeks! I a...

AngeScott

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2018

Beautiful Morning

Week 1 done!

Finally getting back to it.

I’ve done it!!!

Second thoughts

and now, for anyone wondering whether to do c25k on the treadmill

Week 8 day 1

First parkrun time and your most recent parkrun time?

Brisk walk to run

Not complete couch potato

A Very happy new year you all

First run!! Blog !

Monkey on my back

Hopeful

Week 1 Run 3 🎉

Shin pain!

W1 r2 complete!

Family meals

1st 5 K!

Week 4 Run 1 App glitch

Whoops too many rest days makes for idilitis

Wk 4 R1

Doing it all again

If it's true that the tough runs are the ones that make us...

Day one for me....i gotta do this :-)

w-2r2 - still pre week one

Post graduation parkrun

Christmas Eve virtual run

Parkrun 7 and TWO PBs... If I can you certainly can!!!

Sticking with 2.5km for now

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