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W6R1 Enjoyed this run.

As said above I really enjoyed this run which adds to feeling happy to have another run in the bank. Don't know why but this felt very doable and I actually...

As said above I really enjoyed this run which adds to feeling happy to have anot...

Lorijay

Graduate•6 years ago

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My first run .. failed after 6th one minute run

I was pumped up for My first run . Put podcast on play .. did my best to complete till 23 min . But after 6 th one min run it was like my heart will come out...

I was pumped up for My first run . Put podcast on play .. did my best to complet...

Grimreaper

•6 years ago

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That might have been a bad idea!

Ok well I went for a run, I didn’t use the c25k app today (should have been w7r2) as I think in my heart I knew I probably wasn’t well enough to run, However...

Ok well I went for a run, I didn’t use the c25k app today (should have been w7r2...

Beth-monkey

Graduate•6 years ago

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Motivated ....what ever it takes,w4r2

So just completed W4R2, I’m just a little bit, well actually not a little but a whole jelly belly wobble pleased with myself and my daughter. After my last...

So just completed W4R2, I’m just a little bit, well actually not a little but a ...

Clarebear76

•6 years ago

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What is Your Week...April Week 5 The Darling Buds of.... ?

Welcome to the last few days of the April, What is your Week? Well..it feels a tad chilly here... as we slip ( not on the ice I hope) out of April into May....

Welcome to the last few days of the April, What is your Week? Well..it feels a ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•6 years ago

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Hurrah! Rediscovered mojo!

After a week in Scotland eating steak and chips and not taking any exercise, and 2 bad, hard runs, I tentatively ran to Pilates on Friday (2k, downhill all the...

After a week in Scotland eating steak and chips and not taking any exercise, and...

SusieHicks

Graduate•6 years ago

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First week struggle

Dissapointed with myself the brain is willing alas tell that to my body waist down. I have been trying to exercise/jog through pain but my 3rd outing on...

Dissapointed with myself the brain is willing alas tell that to my body waist do...

kbed

•6 years ago

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Graduated

Did it today. With my very supportive mate feel fab

Juleskam

•6 years ago

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#finishformatt

Today I ran the 3.71 miles the distance that Matt Campbell sadly didn’t finish in last weeks London marathon. I took great pride in doing this and for myself...

Today I ran the 3.71 miles the distance that Matt Campbell sadly didn’t finish ...

dory950

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 completed

Definitely slowing down, but getting to the end of the run with Sarah Milicans encouragement 😀. Tight left calf this week. Hoping to run it off but wondering...

Definitely slowing down, but getting to the end of the run with Sarah Milicans e...

Daisyhill7

•6 years ago

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Newbie getting better!!

W2r3 feeling great after my run I can feel it getting a bit easier as the week goes on ...3rd run always seems better for me ...I hope I can keep improving...

W2r3 feeling great after my run I can feel it getting a bit easier as the week g...

Myrar

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 done!!

After a tough couple runs I was thinking this one would be much the same. It definitely wasn’t easy but it was better than the last couple and I ran for 20...

After a tough couple runs I was thinking this one would be much the same. It de...

Amandana

•6 years ago

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Blenheim Palace 7k Fun Run (Which turned out to be 7.4k)

Blimey, with the windchill, it felt more like Winter than Spring.....ideal running conditions then 🤗 A lot of people there, all struggling to keep warm. I...

Blimey, with the windchill, it felt more like Winter than Spring.....ideal runni...

TedG

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R1 ✔️

Was dreading this one as it seemed a bit of a leap! But I just did it!! 😊 Had to do it on a treadmill but it was all good. Not sure if that makes it easier??

Was dreading this one as it seemed a bit of a leap! But I just did it!! 😊 Had t...

Zippy77

•6 years ago

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W5r3 completed

I was not looking forward to this jog, but I did it!!!!!! Didn't find it too hard, which surprised me! I did it on a treadmill at a speed of 5.5, thinking a...

I was not looking forward to this jog, but I did it!!!!!! Didn't find it too har...

Minimimi1

Graduate•6 years ago

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Time to make a start

Haven’t ran for years and fitness level at an all time low so I’m ready to make a start - any one else starting this week ?

Haven’t ran for years and fitness level at an all time low so I’m ready to make ...

Markyj

•6 years ago

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Struggling with a sore knee

Hi I am new . I have completed week 3 but I am struggling now. I having problems with my knee and although I’ve completed week 3 don’t no if ll be able to...

Hi I am new . I have completed week 3 but I am struggling now. I having problems...

Watkins46

•6 years ago

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W4R1 complete

Absolutely loved my run today. Started in the gym for weeks 1 and 2 but no treadmill free last Sunday so took the plunge in the park and now I get why people...

Absolutely loved my run today. Started in the gym for weeks 1 and 2 but no tread...

BethMay

•6 years ago

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W4R1 - harder on a slope!

Supposed to be a rest day today, but decided it would be boring to just do a walk and, if I was going to add in some gentle jogging, I may as well crack on...

Supposed to be a rest day today, but decided it would be boring to just do a wal...

HoagyM

Graduate•6 years ago

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Reflection

W4R1 done... like a lot of posts I’m tending to look at weeks ahead thinking crikey can’t see me running for that long, however here I am at week 4! Rather...

W4R1 done... like a lot of posts I’m tending to look at weeks ahead thinking cri...

BexCanRun

•6 years ago

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W3r1 in the bag

I did this run with my other half and it is great having someone to spur you on - we are doing the same runs. So I have learnt the following: I can run...

I did this run with my other half and it is great having someone to spur you on ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Feeling good

W6 r1 already! Where did that go? Was a little harder today than the 25 mins run but i think that may have been because I had red wine and an Indian curry last...

W6 r1 already! Where did that go? Was a little harder today than the 25 mins run...

Goodban

•6 years ago

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Week 1 run 1

I hate running!!! HATE it but today I was determined to get motivated and get out there! Wow, was it worth it!!! I actually did it and didn’t collapse in a...

I hate running!!! HATE it but today I was determined to get motivated and get ou...

Emz1587

•6 years ago

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Still alive after week 1!

Hello Folks Just completed week one of c25k. Wasn’t as grim as I thought it was going to be (apart from the weather!). Looking forward to week 2.

Hello Folks Just completed week one of c25k. Wasn’t as grim as I thought it was ...

notoldandpastityet

•6 years ago

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W6R3 was a pleasure

How lovely to run by the sea under the sun. Not a breath of wind. I had to discard my gloves half way through....

How lovely to run by the sea under the sun. Not a breath of wind. I had to disca...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Advice please

My next run will be w7r2 I am supposed to do this this eve, I don’t like to run in the evening and I’ve also developed a horrid sore throat and ear pain. So...

My next run will be w7r2 I am supposed to do this this eve, I don’t like to run ...

Beth-monkey

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R1 Complete - restless legs in the night

Legs don't feel too bad this morning but they seemed very restless in the night, moving all the time, is that normal? Definitely got the heart beating a little...

Legs don't feel too bad this morning but they seemed very restless in the night,...

NannyLinda77

Graduate•6 years ago

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having issue with app (unavailable in INDIA )

Dear all I am pure couch person . Planning to start the C25K as one of my motivating factor while I am attempting my quit (day 12 is on ). I live in India and...

Dear all I am pure couch person . Planning to start the C25K as one of my motiva...

Grimreaper

•6 years ago

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W4R2

I did this one yesterday, after a gap of nearly a week as I had been having a medical procedure last Wednesday. All went well so I waited until I felt fully...

I did this one yesterday, after a gap of nearly a week as I had been having a me...

Ambr456

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finally

Finally managed to get past week 6 run 3 third time lucky! Found leaving an extremely couple pf days between runs very beneficial! Week 7 here we come! 😰

Finally managed to get past week 6 run 3 third time lucky! Found leaving an extr...

ch3lsea007

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

W6R1 Enjoyed this run.

My first run .. failed after 6th one minute run

That might have been a bad idea!

Motivated ....what ever it takes,w4r2

What is Your Week...April Week 5 The Darling Buds of.... ?

Hurrah! Rediscovered mojo!

First week struggle

Graduated

#finishformatt

Week 2 completed

Newbie getting better!!

W5R3 done!!

Blenheim Palace 7k Fun Run (Which turned out to be 7.4k)

W3R1 ✔️

W5r3 completed

Time to make a start

Struggling with a sore knee

W4R1 complete

W4R1 - harder on a slope!

Reflection

W3r1 in the bag

Feeling good

Week 1 run 1

Still alive after week 1!

W6R3 was a pleasure

Advice please

W2R1 Complete - restless legs in the night

having issue with app (unavailable in INDIA )

W4R2

Finally

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