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I DID IT!!!

25 mins, no stopping That is all! (Bit proud of myself)

Beth-monkey

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running with friend question!

Hello all, tonight I’m running with a friend and it’s an evening run, haven’t done either before. I’m up to week 3 but did graduate before last month. She’s a...

Hello all, tonight I’m running with a friend and it’s an evening run, haven’t do...

CatMo13

Graduate•7 years ago

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Humiliation

I have been exercising since Christmas with you tube fitness videos in my living room. I feel much better and my knees have improved. Some of the videos take...

I have been exercising since Christmas with you tube fitness videos in my living...

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•7 years ago

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It’s all gone a bit pear shaped.

I graduated nearly 3 weeks ago. I was ill when I graduated but as it was at a parkrun I was determined to do it, I then got a chest and viral infection so...

I graduated nearly 3 weeks ago. I was ill when I graduated but as it was at a pa...

Nwrkpak

•7 years ago

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WK 9 run 2 .....finally!!!!

3rd time lucky guys!!!! After 2 "practice" runs last week, I was starting to doubt myself! OK, raining, windy and much, much cooler than last week (more my...

3rd time lucky guys!!!! After 2 "practice" runs last week, I was starting to dou...

Cola65

Graduate•7 years ago

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Early bird

Decided that I get up early to run before I head to work. And I managed it. Yippee. Plus get to see the robin feeding from. Our bird table. Added bonus.

Decided that I get up early to run before I head to work. And I managed it. Yipp...

spscollins

•7 years ago

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W2R2

Just completed! Can't believe it. Some parts seemed easier. Breathing was better too. Just worried about the knees. They were really bad after R1 on Monday......

Just completed! Can't believe it. Some parts seemed easier. Breathing was bette...

Ghaghdog

Graduate•7 years ago

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How to get a living kidney donor card?

Helo am from Kenya africa , How can I get A free living kidney donor card

Bwaitas

•7 years ago

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Disheartened

Hi everyone I graduated last year and managed 20 minute runs through winter but now the spring days are back I am just about managing 25-30 minutes again. I...

Hi everyone I graduated last year and managed 20 minute runs through winter but ...

MsFickle

•7 years ago

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Week9 Run2

Well that was really hard! 5 minutes in and my legs were like lead. 10 minutes in and I was trying really hard to tell myself that I had done this once already...

Well that was really hard! 5 minutes in and my legs were like lead. 10 minutes i...

Runninginsingapore

•7 years ago

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Week6 run one

I found this run quite hard, first 5 minute run really hard, and hard to get going on the 8 minute middle, better once in a rhythm. Then 5 min run at end. All...

I found this run quite hard, first 5 minute run really hard, and hard to get goi...

Couch-potato

•7 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 in the bag!

It feels like I'm spamming the forum with my updates, but I was a lurker for so long and learnt so much from other peoples posts that I feel like if someone,...

It feels like I'm spamming the forum with my updates, but I was a lurker for so ...

Nenenene

Graduate•7 years ago

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Day1 week2

I did it!!! After doubting my ability to go to 90 seconds I actually did it. Ist run was hard as my 5 minute walk was uphill so I was knackered before I...

I did it!!! After doubting my ability to go to 90 seconds I actually did it. Ist...

Stellie

•7 years ago

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Oh my I have inner thighs and gluts!!!

So today I went and bought a new pair of running leggings. Quite jazzy for me and a size smaller than I had previously. (Also a big achievement) . It was...

So today I went and bought a new pair of running leggings. Quite jazzy for me an...

Deborahchick46

Graduate•7 years ago

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What you listening to??

I was just wondering what everyone listens to while running 🏃‍♂️ in terms of music?? I’m listening to the Grease soundtrack at the moment but don’t tell...

I was just wondering what everyone listens to while running 🏃‍♂️ in terms of mu...

Sofabeardave1969

Graduate•7 years ago

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Drowned rat!!

W3R2 in the bag but I have never been so wet! I did think I must be mad! But I really enjoyed it - still snails pace but doing it! Did the extra again too!...

W3R2 in the bag but I have never been so wet! I did think I must be mad! But I r...

Pancakes

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 run 1 completed

I'm surprised how motivated I felt to do today's run even though the weather has been rainy and gross. Also, I'm surprised that I didn't struggle with any of...

I'm surprised how motivated I felt to do today's run even though the weather has...

slothycoffee

•7 years ago

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W2R2 Second attempt!!

I tried my second run after work tonight, made it to the second 90 seconds then gave up! Knees aching, pouring down and felt very self conscious! Gave myself a...

I tried my second run after work tonight, made it to the second 90 seconds then ...

Bdelanty

•7 years ago

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WK4 R2 done!

Well to say I was dreading WK4 before I did the first run, I am totally enjoying it, much to my surprise. Me and my lovely supportive hubby did run 2 tonight...

Well to say I was dreading WK4 before I did the first run, I am totally enjoying...

Beestonbabe

Graduate•7 years ago

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Missed Run

Missed my run tonight due to work commitments... Not happy totally messed up my schedule.... Determined to get out the office on time tomorrow. WK 3 run 3...

Missed my run tonight due to work commitments... Not happy totally messed up my ...

GM32

•7 years ago

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I did it! W4r1

Bit daunted by today’s run, esp as yesterday skipped as family here. But 🥅 managed to squeeze in run after work at 8pm wow 😯 can’t believe I completed it,...

Bit daunted by today’s run, esp as yesterday skipped as family here. But 🥅 mana...

Lydia-jg

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R2 Successful

I am pleased to say this run is in the bag but must admit there was nothing left in the tank at the end of the second 8 mins. Running in the rain was ok too....

I am pleased to say this run is in the bag but must admit there was nothing left...

Lorijay

Graduate•7 years ago

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Nine weeks ago I was on the couch, now I've just run 5k.... feeling chuffed!

On to week 9's set of runs this week, and after running my 30 minutes felt like I was still in the zone and kept on going to try and reach that magical 5k......

On to week 9's set of runs this week, and after running my 30 minutes felt like ...

DBard

Graduate•7 years ago

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I’m still here.

I’m still here! Tonight I finished run two of week four. The last five minutes was still tough but I’m definitely feeling it’s more a case of mental than...

I’m still here! Tonight I finished run two of week four. The last five minutes w...

jan2563

Graduate•7 years ago

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Approaching run 5.3

So - I've been mostly running on pavements till now, but starting on W5.1, I switched to the local rec. to see what it'd be like on grass - and while the run...

So - I've been mostly running on pavements till now, but starting on W5.1, I swi...

Wemb

•7 years ago

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Days off

What is the maximum rest days anyone has in between runs?

Patjoub

•7 years ago

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Week2 run 1

Completed run 1 of week 2 wasn’t as bad as I thought. However need to sort out my earphones as they keep falling out when I run!! Any ideas or any...

Completed run 1 of week 2 wasn’t as bad as I thought. However need to sort out m...

Margaret2311

•7 years ago

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week 2 done

1st run was tough. Have been trying to improve stamina on rest days, worrying about next week. Felt the benefit today and was able to complete the runs with...

1st run was tough. Have been trying to improve stamina on rest days, worrying ab...

Lez57

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk2R3done

Finally - I missed the group run last night. I was tired, fell asleep & woke up too late to join the group. I had no intention of being left behind so I did it...

Finally - I missed the group run last night. I was tired, fell asleep & woke up ...

Runtofit

Graduate•7 years ago

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Not looking forward to the morning

So week 1 was a breeze and today should have been a rest day although I fail to see how being on my feet for 12 hours at work can be considered restful....

So week 1 was a breeze and today should have been a rest day although I fail to...

Pete1w

Graduate•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

I DID IT!!!

Running with friend question!

Humiliation

It’s all gone a bit pear shaped.

WK 9 run 2 .....finally!!!!

Early bird

W2R2

How to get a living kidney donor card?

Disheartened

Week9 Run2

Week6 run one

Week 6 run 3 in the bag!

Day1 week2

Oh my I have inner thighs and gluts!!!

What you listening to??

Drowned rat!!

Week 2 run 1 completed

W2R2 Second attempt!!

WK4 R2 done!

Missed Run

I did it! W4r1

W5R2 Successful

Nine weeks ago I was on the couch, now I've just run 5k.... feeling chuffed!

I’m still here.

Approaching run 5.3

Days off

Week2 run 1

week 2 done

Wk2R3done

Not looking forward to the morning

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