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OMG W7 complete

Yesterday I set off for the third run of week 7 feeling less than overjoyed, ran the 25 minutes ( a slog) ran the next 5 minutes ( starting to feel more into...

Yesterday I set off for the third run of week 7 feeling less than overjoyed, ran...

SusieHicks

Graduate•6 years ago

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1st weeks post graduation runs complete.

Enjoyed every run this week. 3 x 5K runs just coming in at just under 30 minutes each. Completed 5 minute warm ups and cool down walks, just didn’t record them...

Enjoyed every run this week. 3 x 5K runs just coming in at just under 30 minutes...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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New trainers and persuading Mum to run! 😄

Very excited - my Mum (70 years old) would like to start Week 1 this week. She now has a new pair of Asics and is ready to go out with me. I graduated a few...

Very excited - my Mum (70 years old) would like to start Week 1 this week. She ...

Dyskadores

•6 years ago

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What to wear on a park run

Going on my first parkrun tomorrow not sure how many laters to wear any advice greatly appreciated

Going on my first parkrun tomorrow not sure how many laters to wear any advice g...

Not2old2

Graduate•6 years ago

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Better weather😎

Isn’t it great to be running in a little less clothing🏃‍♀️

Debbie698

•6 years ago

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A lovely, sunny, positive run :)

Hi all, It's been a difficult week emotionally, some nasty real life stuff happened, which made me feel pretty rubbish, and if I'm honest, angry. A bit like...

Hi all, It's been a difficult week emotionally, some nasty real life stuff happe...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 1 run 2

Completed today, even while I'm on an Easter break away, really please with my determination, only hope that I can keep it up - I so want to complete to 5k...

Completed today, even while I'm on an Easter break away, really please with my d...

Janey1xx

Graduate•6 years ago

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A sense of (delayed) satisfaction

I started the C25K programme on my treadmill some months ago, concerned that I wanted to prove myself be fit enough to run before I ran outside. For various...

I started the C25K programme on my treadmill some months ago, concerned that I w...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Is my pace slow?

Ive completed the C25K once before (a while ago though) and i'm currently doing it all again from scratch. I'm at W6 Run 2. I feel i'm doing okay BUT I cant...

Ive completed the C25K once before (a while ago though) and i'm currently doing ...

jellybean87

•6 years ago

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Week 5, Run 1 = Bosh! :)

So, Run 1 of Week 5 done. I had to laugh when Laura said 'slow down if you think you're going too fast' She clearly hasn't seen me jog :O I can actually...

So, Run 1 of Week 5 done. I had to laugh when Laura said 'slow down if you thi...

SuperMouse

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R3

Not so bad today...both my running buddy had a fairly good run xx

angiolver16gmailcom

•6 years ago

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Surprised 😮 Myself

I went and finished week 8 today , that week was a long one 🙄 I decided to do a loop today I did the program then walked rest of the way Checked my...

I went and finished week 8 today , that week was a long one 🙄 I decided to do a...

Jen58

•6 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2 at the coast!

Well.....i think my other half is starting to suspect especially as we are away at the coast for the Easter break and i excused myself this morning to fit in...

Well.....i think my other half is starting to suspect especially as we are away ...

c1air3

Graduate•6 years ago

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I did it!

I went out this morning! Did my usual route and completed it! Checked that my inhaler wasn't empty. It wasn't too hard and I enjoyed it and was so elated...

I went out this morning! Did my usual route and completed it! Checked that my ...

Fifitrixiebell

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R1 done but...

Arrived in Japan yesterday and after a good night sleep and feeling refreshed, headed for my first run of week 9. The surroundings were perfect, late afternoon...

Arrived in Japan yesterday and after a good night sleep and feeling refreshed, h...

Samarie

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back at it ! Wk 4 r2

Well after that horrible flu and three weeks off ! I have finally started up again ! I decided just to carry on where I left off and did W4r2 - to my surprise...

Well after that horrible flu and three weeks off ! I have finally started up aga...

Cwtch2018

Graduate•6 years ago

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Side effect of running. Buying running clothes!

I just can’t stop myself 😂

RunBrianRun

Graduate•6 years ago

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Newbie!

I’m just about to start C25k with my daughter who has graduated. I’m a bit nervous and could do with some advice especially as I’m over 70! Thanks

I’m just about to start C25k with my daughter who has graduated. I’m a bit nerv...

FredAndHilda

•6 years ago

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Couch to 6K

Completed week 7, run 1 this morning. Haven’t been keeping track of distances so far, but out of curiosity I checked the pedometer on my phone. It says I...

Completed week 7, run 1 this morning. Haven’t been keeping track of distances s...

The-K-is-Silent

Graduate•6 years ago

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Rubbish run

I couldn’t make it to run with my usual group last night, so thought I’d try going out on my own this morning. Week 7 run 2 - I’ve done 25 minutes twice now,...

I couldn’t make it to run with my usual group last night, so thought I’d try goi...

Sarah5k

Graduate•6 years ago

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Never joined a forum in my life!! new things at 53 years old :)

Hello :) I am 2 runs into my first week, I did a little bit of running last year that did not amount to much. I love to do Zumba and dance fit but due to a...

Hello :) I am 2 runs into my first week, I did a little bit of running last year...

JGalv

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back to C25K!

So here I am back again after 5 months out, restarting at Wk4R3 and what a delight to get back out there. Am having a long hot soak now, legs aching!🤗🎽

So here I am back again after 5 months out, restarting at Wk4R3 and what a delig...

CB27LJ10

•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 1

Just completed week 5 run 1. OMG that was hard work today. Feel I’ve achieved something. I think though I’m going to repeat that run again as had a few...

Just completed week 5 run 1. OMG that was hard work today. Feel I’ve achieved ...

Flowerpowercat

•6 years ago

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W5 R2 tomorrow

Hi guys, came here for the first time today to feel less alone! At the moment I never feel ready to move on to the next run but always do and have always...

Hi guys, came here for the first time today to feel less alone! At the moment I...

LisaLanglaise

•6 years ago

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Week 4 done & dusted :-)

My first early morning run this morning. The only hard bit was getting up but otherwise I really enjoyed it. I did a route I haven’t done in a couple of weeks...

My first early morning run this morning. The only hard bit was getting up but ot...

TailChaser

Graduate•6 years ago

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Muddy old morning!

Muddy run this morning as I didn't factor in the overnight rain. Made the uphill sections particularly interesting. Still a great start to the holidays! Unless...

Muddy run this morning as I didn't factor in the overnight rain. Made the uphill...

DebJogsOn

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

Yes!!!! Nothing more needs to be said 😀 But I will. First post, but I read a few of the other W5R3 posts for tips. Really useful on pacing - so thanks!

Yes!!!! Nothing more needs to be said 😀 But I will. First post, but I read a fe...

Lee1167

Graduate•6 years ago

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Going off plan

So during the 20 minutes run at the end of week 5 Mr Johnson said that running is a mental exercise and that our bodies can do more than we think. So today I...

So during the 20 minutes run at the end of week 5 Mr Johnson said that running i...

robOliver

•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3!

I’ve only gone and done it! When I started this I couldn’t see how I would ever manage to run for 30 minutes, but I can and I do. Next challenge Horsham Park...

I’ve only gone and done it! When I started this I couldn’t see how I would ever ...

MagnificentBartlett

Graduate•6 years ago

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Can’t Run Yet But Still Did 5K

After having an operation to remove a GBM4 tumour I have had 30 days of RT & Chemo I can go walking apparently so I have about three weeks before I have to go...

After having an operation to remove a GBM4 tumour I have had 30 days of RT & Che...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2018

OMG W7 complete

1st weeks post graduation runs complete.

New trainers and persuading Mum to run! 😄

What to wear on a park run

Better weather😎

A lovely, sunny, positive run :)

Week 1 run 2

A sense of (delayed) satisfaction

Is my pace slow?

Week 5, Run 1 = Bosh! :)

W2R3

Surprised 😮 Myself

Week 7 Run 2 at the coast!

I did it!

W9R1 done but...

Back at it ! Wk 4 r2

Side effect of running. Buying running clothes!

Newbie!

Couch to 6K

Rubbish run

Never joined a forum in my life!! new things at 53 years old :)

Back to C25K!

Week 5 run 1

W5 R2 tomorrow

Week 4 done & dusted :-)

Muddy old morning!

Week 5 Run 3

Going off plan

Week 9 Run 3!

Can’t Run Yet But Still Did 5K

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