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Couch to 5K

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Irish-John

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk2R2

I really didn't want to run tonight. Me and hubby had left it until quite late and I was so comfy on the couch, but he insisted we went. I guess that's the...

I really didn't want to run tonight. Me and hubby had left it until quite late a...

Josiejox3

•6 years ago

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For those who have completed couch to 5k....

When you did your first 5k park run, how long did it take you to complete? I want to start doing them soon but I don't want to do it if I'm still going to be...

When you did your first 5k park run, how long did it take you to complete? I wan...

Lowrie1986

•6 years ago

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Week 5 completed!

OMG I actually ran for a full 20 minutes! I can't believe I made it. Still going slow and steady and feel like I should be running faster, but I'll tackle...

OMG I actually ran for a full 20 minutes! I can't believe I made it. Still going...

Lowrie1986

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1

Whoo hoo!!!! Week 5 here i come. Felt good even though i was i worried as ive had a slightly longer break in between due to school hols and really bad weather...

Whoo hoo!!!! Week 5 here i come. Felt good even though i was i worried as ive ha...

c1air3

Graduate•6 years ago

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WK 5 Run 1

Wow, I did my 3 runs of 5 minutes!! The first always seems to be the hardest one for me, then I guess I sort out my pace and it becomes easier, the last 5...

Wow, I did my 3 runs of 5 minutes!! The first always seems to be the hardest one...

Cola65

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R2 - GBH averted

Panting and sweating around the 20 min mark, a man on a bike yelled out to tell me; “You need to watch what you eat. You won’t loose weight just from running....

Panting and sweating around the 20 min mark, a man on a bike yelled out to tell ...

Woo45

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3

Well I made it! Well, kind of... Feel a bit disappointed in myself as I stopped at 10 min mark and walked for 2 minutes while I gave myself a talking to about...

Well I made it! Well, kind of... Feel a bit disappointed in myself as I stopped ...

Seasidepanda

Graduate•6 years ago

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delayeded

pst delayeded 'cos writer iz sick. Here b runnin jokez" -MrsPsycho

MrsPsycho

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finally back at it!

So after finding many excuses between November and now to not put my trainers on and get out running I've finally started again! The first runs went way better...

So after finding many excuses between November and now to not put my trainers on...

Beckygreen

•6 years ago

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Week 3 run 2

After working all day up at 6 Work at 7:30 Home at 5 I was dreading this run ... but yesss I did it not saying it was easy no way but I did it no stopping and...

After working all day up at 6 Work at 7:30 Home at 5 I was dreading this run ......

Tibbz

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R2 👍

All done and dusted. I wasn’t going to run until tomorrow morning (before work) but after a (£350) MOT bill I felt the need to run off some annoyance! Glad to...

All done and dusted. I wasn’t going to run until tomorrow morning (before work) ...

Lillybeth30mins

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

A little bit behind schedule this week due to a little family emergency. However not used it as an excuse not to run. Well I did for two days as I usually do...

A little bit behind schedule this week due to a little family emergency. Howeve...

bertiesugar

Graduate•6 years ago

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Kathy

Just completed W1R3 Much better this time - took it a bit slower - still hard but not gasping for breath. Legs not as sore afterwards either. Bit apprehensive...

Just completed W1R3 Much better this time - took it a bit slower - still hard bu...

Kmgw

•6 years ago

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W8R1

In the bag! Almost starting to enjoy this running lark! At what stage do the calves stop aching?!?

In the bag! Almost starting to enjoy this running lark! At what stage do the cal...

Getfitjack

Graduate•6 years ago

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Yes!

Week 3 Run 2 I’m not saying I crushed it or ran a pb. I’m saying I didn’t back down and I made it to the end

Week 3 Run 2 I’m not saying I crushed it or ran a pb. I’m saying I didn’t back d...

robOliver

•6 years ago

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Look the snail made a picture

The snail nearly made a snail, strange shape due to me trying to find way to do 5k today.

The snail nearly made a snail, strange shape due to me trying to find way to do ...

LookNannyruns

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 run 1 💥

Done 🏃🏼‍♀️✔️ followed by a 9 km hike with the dog and fam = very tired little sausage legs 💁‍♀️

Done 🏃🏼‍♀️✔️ followed by a 9 km hike with the dog and fam = very tired little ...

Catbee

Graduate•6 years ago

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Shoe maintenance , use for that little tool on your penknife

It has not occurred to me until now to examine the bottom of my trainers regularly. On a recent run I was very aware that rather than “kissing the ground” with...

It has not occurred to me until now to examine the bottom of my trainers regular...

LookNannyruns

Graduate•6 years ago

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A few words of encouragement and appreciation for Newbies like me and a laugh on our journey.

Bring your A game👏 To the A team🌟 And change your life👏 There is no fee😂 Running is it’s name❤️ Your light will beam💫 And with less strife 😴 You will...

Bring your A game👏 To the A team🌟 And change your life👏 There is no fee😂 Run...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W6r3 worried!

I am at the stage where I am doubting myself - how can I do a 25 min run! Scared in case I fail and knock my confidence. It has taken a lot to get me to do...

I am at the stage where I am doubting myself - how can I do a 25 min run! Scared...

Poppyjj46

•6 years ago

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Actually ran ( jogged ) outside ! W1 R3

Well W1R3 and I actually went outside to do it ! It was ok once I got into it - bloody calf muscle still aching but I did it ( thought I was gonna have to give...

Well W1R3 and I actually went outside to do it ! It was ok once I got into it - ...

Cwtch2018

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week5 completion.Enjoyed all 3 runs.The 3rd Run is an excellent measure for the following 4 weeks.Particularly wk9 3runs.Gremlins flee.😂😂

Thanks to the team and the forum for the support.It has also been a very informative and inclusive experience. I have enjoyed it so much that the only thing...

Thanks to the team and the forum for the support.It has also been a very informa...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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It only took the better part of a year...

I got all the way to week 8 last year in June, stopped for a week when going to Glastonbury and then continued to stop for the rest of 2018... whoops. I really...

I got all the way to week 8 last year in June, stopped for a week when going to ...

zwdwd

•6 years ago

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Lent Challenge D7 - Wrist action

Hello all. A slight diversion today into the oft overlooked topic of wrist health and mobility, http://teamrhomboid.com/

Hello all. A slight diversion today into the oft overlooked topic of wrist healt...

Rignold

•6 years ago

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Back at it.. some more!

I have officially "restarted" training... however, I am only restarting because that's what the program calls for that i'm completing. We were grouped into 3...

I have officially "restarted" training... however, I am only restarting because ...

vlmiller1225

Graduate•6 years ago

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Completed W3R1

I can't believe it. I was dreading W3R1. After a painful first two weeks then illness preventing running for 3 weeks I seriously thought I wouldn't be able to...

I can't believe it. I was dreading W3R1. After a painful first two weeks then il...

Grubergirl

•6 years ago

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Don't be self-conscious!

I know a lot of people get self-conscious about starting the programme and being seen running outside so here's a little anecdote. I was running though the...

I know a lot of people get self-conscious about starting the programme and being...

MickGJ

Graduate•6 years ago

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Fat and Fifty and fighting back!

Having lost half of my 5 stone target I decided to try the c25k and today finished week 4, so halfway through that too! I never really thought I would get past...

Having lost half of my 5 stone target I decided to try the c25k and today finish...

SarahB1965

•6 years ago

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Well that was a bit pants 😕

The lurgy seems to have finally caught up with me & seems fully intent on sabotaging todays run!!!i struggled from the get go...chest was tight & breathing was...

The lurgy seems to have finally caught up with me & seems fully intent on sabota...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2018

Dedicated to woo45

Wk2R2

For those who have completed couch to 5k....

Week 5 completed!

Week 5 Run 1

WK 5 Run 1

W8R2 - GBH averted

W5R3

delayeded

Finally back at it!

Week 3 run 2

W8R2 👍

Week 4 Run 1

Kathy

W8R1

Yes!

Look the snail made a picture

Week 9 run 1 💥

Shoe maintenance , use for that little tool on your penknife

A few words of encouragement and appreciation for Newbies like me and a laugh on our journey.

W6r3 worried!

Actually ran ( jogged ) outside ! W1 R3

Week5 completion.Enjoyed all 3 runs.The 3rd Run is an excellent measure for the following 4 weeks.Particularly wk9 3runs.Gremlins flee.😂😂

It only took the better part of a year...

Lent Challenge D7 - Wrist action

Back at it.. some more!

Completed W3R1

Don't be self-conscious!

Fat and Fifty and fighting back!

Well that was a bit pants 😕

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