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Third time lucky

Back on it started back at week 6 run 1 hopefully this time will get past 6:3 and finally move on to week 7! Got to catch my run buddies who have already...

Back on it started back at week 6 run 1 hopefully this time will get past 6:3 an...

ch3lsea007

•6 years ago

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Tendonitis

Anyone have any tips on tendonitis, getting frustrated, halfway through week 2.

Mariners8

•6 years ago

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Week 1 Run 3 completed

Early start, felt a bit easier today enjoyed the sound of the birds in the park. Looking forward to week 2 now 🙂

Early start, felt a bit easier today enjoyed the sound of the birds in the park....

Kkfe

Graduate•6 years ago

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Day 1

Completed day 1 ☺

karenl135

•6 years ago

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What is Your Week? April 4

Sometimes it feels like the runs are a bit of a challenge, a real uphill climb.... but, the days are brightening and the weather, for some of us, is improving....

Sometimes it feels like the runs are a bit of a challenge, a real uphill climb.....

Oldfloss

Administrator•6 years ago

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W1R3

In the bag!!!!!

Patjoub

•6 years ago

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Really nervous W3R1

Up early to go and do my first run of W3 but I'm nervous and very worried that I will not manage the 3 min run. I'm going to give it a go but have a feeling I...

Up early to go and do my first run of W3 but I'm nervous and very worried that I...

Dawnie16

Graduate•6 years ago

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Can't wait

W1R3 tomorrow. I'm going to be up bright and early to get it done. Can't wait to move onto the next stage. I'm sure it's psychological but I'm feeling so much...

W1R3 tomorrow. I'm going to be up bright and early to get it done. Can't wait to...

Pete1w

Graduate•6 years ago

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WK5R3....wooh that was a challenge

Just managed to run.....not sure run or jog are the right words......managed to bob up and down, but did do it for 20mins without stopping.....,I always find...

Just managed to run.....not sure run or jog are the right words......managed to ...

Ally25

Graduate•6 years ago

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Gazelle alert !

Out early this morning to try and avoid the cyclists. Running by the river with my dog feeling good. Overtaken by a gazelle with the longest legs I’ve ever...

Out early this morning to try and avoid the cyclists. Running by the river with ...

sarah65

•6 years ago

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Arrrghhh

Started week 4 this morning! Omg 😮 it was hard especially the last 5 minutes run 🏃‍♀️ but did complete it. Any tips! Thanks 😊

Started week 4 this morning! Omg 😮 it was hard especially the last 5 minutes ru...

Charleynew

•6 years ago

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How many calories in a gnat?

I must have had at least a dozen on my run this morning!!! I have said a few times on here that my breathing involves mouth open and bloody great lung...

I must have had at least a dozen on my run this morning!!! I have said a fe...

Jell6

Graduate•6 years ago

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8Km done just for fun

Well good morning got up a bit early this morning but still can’t run until the doctors say so so I went for a walk was doing about 1 km every 9 minutes with a...

Well good morning got up a bit early this morning but still can’t run until the ...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•6 years ago

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Advice on resting after climbing a mountain!

I’ve complete W8R2, which has to be said, was my best run. Everything came together. Running for 28mins seemed ’easy’, I felt comfortable, energised and...

I’ve complete W8R2, which has to be said, was my best run. Everything came toget...

Fb75

Graduate•6 years ago

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Kiss My White Arse, apparently

When we last met NOOB, she had just done an Accidental 5K (copyright Theziggy ). Having blown her "I don't need a new goal, I'll have ages to get to 5K",...

When we last met NOOB, she had just done an Accidental 5K (copyright Theziggy )...

notoutofbreath

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R1 Completed...

That means I completed W5R3 and W6R3 too! :-) To be honest I was a little worried about both of those prior to doing them, but I've come to realise I'm a...

That means I completed W5R3 and W6R3 too! :-) To be honest I was a little wor...

___FIAWB___

Graduate•6 years ago

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New to this

Hi, I’m Bagpuss57 (Pat) started at the gym this week and plan on starting c25k on none gym days. Totally new to all this. Any tips? Thank you

Hi, I’m Bagpuss57 (Pat) started at the gym this week and plan on starting c25k o...

Bagpuss57

•6 years ago

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‘Ecky thump!

I’ve done it Week 9 finished and it feels so good! on a gorgeous, sunny Autumn day here in NZ I finished my run by showing off and doing an extra minute’s...

I’ve done it Week 9 finished and it feels so good! on a gorgeous, sunny Autumn d...

lexi6

Graduate•6 years ago

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Can't believe it is done!W9R3💪🌞💖

Trying to write this with 4 grandkids, six and under all wanting me to do something!! Snuck out this morning, much cooler here only about 13! Running around...

Trying to write this with 4 grandkids, six and under all wanting me to do someth...

mergirl101

Graduate•6 years ago

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First week completed!

Never thought I would do anything like this but I did it! Knees are really bad though but will persevere.

Never thought I would do anything like this but I did it! Knees are really bad ...

Ghaghdog

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6 R1 is shorter than w5 R3?

I have just done W6 R2 and never thought I would manage 2 x 8 min runs but i did! So happy! However slightly freaked by the next one which is 20 mins!!...

I have just done W6 R2 and never thought I would manage 2 x 8 min runs but i did...

Neverbeenarunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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Gym

Just started my first run today with my little Yorkshire terrier it was fun

Phlebo

•6 years ago

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Week 2 run 2 done .

When my 15 year old daughter suggested that we needed to take up running oh my gosh! Just at the thought of it made me break out in a cold sweat!!! . She was...

When my 15 year old daughter suggested that we needed to take up running oh my g...

Deborahchick46

Graduate•6 years ago

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Advice needed please....

I’ve not ran for 4 weeks, my next run was meant to be W5R3....what run should I restart on? Thanks.....

I’ve not ran for 4 weeks, my next run was meant to be W5R3....what run should I ...

SJMY

•6 years ago

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W7R3

Felt a lot better during this run so decided to run on for a bit. Managed 5.4k. Feel good after it but I know it’s not in the programme. To be honest the hill...

Felt a lot better during this run so decided to run on for a bit. Managed 5.4k. ...

GRoy

Graduate•6 years ago

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New trainers!

Took the plunge and got gait analysis and a shiny new pair of trainers. Found out my trainers were too small. Hopefully these will help ease the knee pain I’ve...

Took the plunge and got gait analysis and a shiny new pair of trainers. Found ou...

Queeny1969

Graduate•6 years ago

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WK4 run1 tomorrow, really nervous!

So it's the first week 4 run in the morning, and just realising I will have to do 5 mins is a bit scary to say the least! Any tips appreciated 😐 I found the...

So it's the first week 4 run in the morning, and just realising I will have to d...

Beestonbabe

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5 R1

Hi guys just looking if anyone suffers from what i believe is heavy legs, from the beginning I have been struggling with this but glad like everyone here we...

Hi guys just looking if anyone suffers from what i believe is heavy legs, from t...

Jo11160

•6 years ago

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App not working

Can't get app to work on my LG phone. Loads ok, looks fine until I Start....then 'unfortunately stops working' . Does anyone know why, or what I'm doing wrong?

Can't get app to work on my LG phone. Loads ok, looks fine until I Start....then...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Yipppeeee!

Finally W5R3 done, like a 🐌 but done!!

Samnev

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

Third time lucky

Tendonitis

Week 1 Run 3 completed

Day 1

What is Your Week? April 4

W1R3

Really nervous W3R1

Can't wait

WK5R3....wooh that was a challenge

Gazelle alert !

Arrrghhh

How many calories in a gnat?

8Km done just for fun

Advice on resting after climbing a mountain!

Kiss My White Arse, apparently

W7R1 Completed...

New to this

‘Ecky thump!

Can't believe it is done!W9R3💪🌞💖

First week completed!

W6 R1 is shorter than w5 R3?

Gym

Week 2 run 2 done .

Advice needed please....

W7R3

New trainers!

WK4 run1 tomorrow, really nervous!

W5 R1

App not working

Yipppeeee!

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