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First run after graduation

So I had a very enjoyable run today. I’ve started a new program to help me get to 10K. This is an app by zen labs. So I’ve started from the 5k graduation week....

So I had a very enjoyable run today. I’ve started a new program to help me get t...

TheRiddler8t2

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk 11 🙄 of 9 WK program

Still have 4 more runs to do 🙄 Things never went quite as I had expected, Last week was fantastic, spent time quality time with my daughter and two little...

Still have 4 more runs to do 🙄 Things never went quite as I had expected, Las...

Jen58

•6 years ago

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First day!

Im new here, just started today and so far feel ok I’m a 60 year old woman and this is the first time I’ve run since I was a teenager! Hopefully I will be able...

Im new here, just started today and so far feel ok I’m a 60 year old woman and t...

Fimack

•6 years ago

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Bad very Bad versus Euphoric Runs ;-)

I finished C25K 2 weeks ago and have steadily kept to 30 mins running three times a week, sometimes extending it to 33/34 and even 37 mins continuous......

I finished C25K 2 weeks ago and have steadily kept to 30 mins running three time...

Jocomoso

Graduate•6 years ago

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1 stone lost

Weighed my self this morning And I've lost a stone Since started c25k Would like to lose 1 more stone To get me where I should be So lots of running for me...

Weighed my self this morning And I've lost a stone Since started c25k Would li...

Jayparr

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week Two Completed

I am really happy to have completed this week, I had major surgery in December which has gone well but unfortunately has left me with some complications. My...

I am really happy to have completed this week, I had major surgery in December w...

plumly71

•6 years ago

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Back in the UK

..and back to running my current circuit as I consolidate my 30 min runs (can I really be writing that?). Found it difficult to run as usual while staying with...

..and back to running my current circuit as I consolidate my 30 min runs (can I ...

Nannalyn53

Graduate•6 years ago

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Have I lost it

Like a lot of others I haven't been running as much due to colds / beast from the East x2 - back in January I made 10k (a very slow 10k) went out Sunday...

Like a lot of others I haven't been running as much due to colds / beast from th...

Lulu64

•6 years ago

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Short run better than no run?

Some would say obsessive I would say dedicated. I take 1 or 2 non run days between each run and try really hard not to miss one. I think because I am a...

Some would say obsessive I would say dedicated. I take 1 or 2 non run days betwe...

LookNannyruns

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R3 Woohoo!

Done! I either lay awake all night or dreamt that I'd lain awake (more likely as I went out fully refreshed) all night thinking of this morning's run. I was...

Done! I either lay awake all night or dreamt that I'd lain awake (more likely as...

msanni

•6 years ago

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W9 R2 done ✅

Thank you lovely Laura and everyone on here that has helped me on my running journey. It was wet & soggy on my run this morning but it was a great run and I...

Thank you lovely Laura and everyone on here that has helped me on my running jou...

BLEWI

•6 years ago

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I need to loose weight, so I can be me again.

Hi, after Chemo therapy, and currently on maintenance drugs, I have become extremely sedentary !! The result is considerable weight gain compared to what I've...

Hi, after Chemo therapy, and currently on maintenance drugs, I have become extre...

L100EEE

•6 years ago

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Completing week 1

Hi i have noticed that although i am saving my runs..that i do not receive the yellow tick. I am now starting week two...and all my week ones are still showing...

Hi i have noticed that although i am saving my runs..that i do not receive the y...

angiolver16gmailcom

•6 years ago

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W4R3 done!

After having problems with my right knee for a while, I finally managed last night to do the 3rd runs of W4 without any issues 🎉 Now I'm a bit apprehensive...

After having problems with my right knee for a while, I finally managed last nig...

SwissAnnie

•6 years ago

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Week 7, in the bag

Well, that was okay. I had one moment of feeling a bit detached, I'm not sure what that means, but it was pleasant whilst it lasted (about one song!) And...

Well, that was okay. I had one moment of feeling a bit detached, I'm not sure...

Jell6

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R2 - horrible conditions but nice result!

Pouring with rain and a nice strong wind whipping into my face! I felt that I paced myself really well today - started off slow and steady and increased pace...

Pouring with rain and a nice strong wind whipping into my face! I felt that I p...

JoP61

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1 - Hot and sweaty looking for athletes!

Good morning, happy to report W6R1 wasn't too bad at all. I have heard the Scottish Commonwealth Games team were staying at a resort near where I live so went...

Good morning, happy to report W6R1 wasn't too bad at all. I have heard the Scot...

mergirl101

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 2

I finally got into the groove about 5 minutes into the second 10 minute run, helped along by Jo, Fat Boy Slim, Paul Simon and others. It was almost as though I...

I finally got into the groove about 5 minutes into the second 10 minute run, hel...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1

Another one bites the dust! I had a longer break in between finishing week 6 and starting week 7 than i would have liked. My daughters had races and work went...

Another one bites the dust! I had a longer break in between finishing week 6 an...

c1air3

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 Run 2

I have been having a read of everyone’s posts for a little while but haven’t posted anything myself. It’s been so useful to read about other people’s...

I have been having a read of everyone’s posts for a little while but haven’t pos...

sarworthington

•6 years ago

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Week 8 - here we come! 😊

Yes, ‘we’ - Mr Rainbow suggested I take one of the dogs with me this evening. I wasn’t convinced it was a good plan; I know Fluffy can be very temperamental...

Yes, ‘we’ - Mr Rainbow suggested I take one of the dogs with me this evening. I ...

RainbowC

Graduate•6 years ago

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Anyone have any recommendations on wireless earphones?

I can see cheap ones to really expensive ones? Is it worth spending that extra bit? Recommendations gratefully received!

I can see cheap ones to really expensive ones? Is it worth spending that extra b...

Lowrie1986

•6 years ago

22 Replies

Newbie.

Is this possible to do without any sort of strength training alongside? Was very active 20 years ago and did manage a few 10k races about 10 years ago but not...

Is this possible to do without any sort of strength training alongside? Was very...

lepoissonquirit

•6 years ago

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Wk5 run 3

Finally got round to doing run 3. Started off a bit fast but remembered to slow and steady motto! Calf held up fine. Stretching it on foam roller now! 😁

Finally got round to doing run 3. Started off a bit fast but remembered to slow ...

ch3lsea007

•6 years ago

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Breathing...

I have just completed Run 1 of week 9, which I can’t quite believe! I often find the runs a challenge because I struggle to get my breath. That doesn’t seem...

I have just completed Run 1 of week 9, which I can’t quite believe! I often fin...

Seasidepanda

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finally...

Been talking about doing it for as long as I can remember. I have just completed Week 1 Run 1. Small step towards running the Great West Run Half Marathon in...

Been talking about doing it for as long as I can remember. I have just completed...

gwrunner18

Graduate•6 years ago

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First step in the right direction!!!

So today, I did my first day of C25K!! I have had many attempts at it in the past but the lack of motivation has left me dreading it. I’m back on the ball and...

So today, I did my first day of C25K!! I have had many attempts at it in the pas...

cloe1095

•6 years ago

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Week 3 run 2

Tried out my new trainers today😊 Felt light, and supportive. Knee pain almost gone. Finding the 3 minute runs hard but kept going at my snail 🐌 pace. Can't...

Tried out my new trainers today😊 Felt light, and supportive. Knee pain almost g...

Couch-potato

•6 years ago

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WK5R1 done

As the title says WK5R1 done, was tough but l didn't stop on any of the run sections & now l feel elated :-))))). Love C25K.

As the title says WK5R1 done, was tough but l didn't stop on any of the run sect...

wmw1973

Graduate•6 years ago

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First out door run !!

Up till now I've been doing all my runs on treadmill So today thought this it Did my 30 min run without stopping just took it very steady As hilly where I...

Up till now I've been doing all my runs on treadmill So today thought this it D...

Jayparr

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2018

First run after graduation

Wk 11 🙄 of 9 WK program

First day!

Bad very Bad versus Euphoric Runs ;-)

1 stone lost

Week Two Completed

Back in the UK

Have I lost it

Short run better than no run?

W6R3 Woohoo!

W9 R2 done ✅

I need to loose weight, so I can be me again.

Completing week 1

W4R3 done!

Week 7, in the bag

W9R2 - horrible conditions but nice result!

Week 6 Run 1 - Hot and sweaty looking for athletes!

Week 6 run 2

Week 7 Run 1

Week 4 Run 2

Week 8 - here we come! 😊

Anyone have any recommendations on wireless earphones?

Newbie.

Wk5 run 3

Breathing...

Finally...

First step in the right direction!!!

Week 3 run 2

WK5R1 done

First out door run !!

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